RARE: 6″ Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite – Lower Pliensbachian, Jurassic – Calvados, France | Authentic Specimen

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RARE: 6″ Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite – Lower Pliensbachian, Jurassic – Calvados, France | Authentic Specimen | Certificate Included

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This listing presents a RARE 6″ Fossil Ammonite – Phricodoceras taylori, a beautifully preserved and scientifically significant specimen from the Lower Pliensbachian stage of the Early Jurassic, discovered in Calvados, France. This ammonite species is known for its distinct ribbing and zonal importance within early Jurassic strata.

As with all our fossils, this is a 100% genuine specimen and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photos show the exact fossil you will receive, chosen for its quality and scientific interest. Please refer to the included scale cube image (1cm per square) for full sizing.

Fossil Overview:

• Species: Phricodoceras taylori
• Common Name: Fossil Ammonite
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Lower Pliensbachian (~190 million years ago)
• Location: Calvados, Normandy, France
• Size: Approx. 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Geological Context & Depositional Environment:

The Phricodoceras taylori ammonite is found in marine deposits from the Lower Jurassic, formed in a relatively shallow, temperate sea environment. These layers are rich in carbonate and silty muds, which contributed to the exceptional preservation of marine fossils.

This species occurs in strata linked to the taylori Subzone, part of the larger Davoei ammonite zone, used as a key index zone for biostratigraphy in Western Europe.

Taxonomy & Classification:

• Phylum: Mollusca
• Class: Cephalopoda
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
• Family: Eoderoceratidae
• Genus: Phricodoceras
• Species: taylori

Morphological Features:

• Distinctive coarsely ribbed and involute shell
• Whorls with prominent radial ribs, often bifurcating or trifurcating
• Rounded venter and relatively compressed flanks
• Shell shape suggests a nektonic lifestyle, likely an active predator or scavenger

These morphological traits help paleontologists interpret evolutionary trends and environmental adaptations in early Jurassic ammonites.

Notable Aspects:

• Excellent index fossil for Lower Pliensbachian age deposits
• Specimen linked to early Jurassic marine transgressions
• Very rare in this size and completeness from the Calvados region
• Ideal for educational collections, palaeontology enthusiasts, and display

Why Buy From Us?

• Guaranteed 100% genuine fossils
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
• You receive the exact fossil shown in the photos
• Professionally packaged and shipped with care

Secure a stunning piece of early Jurassic history with this Phricodoceras taylori – a rare ammonite fossil from the classic Calvados locality, perfect for both collectors and scientific appreciation.