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Rare 8" hildaites murleyi fossil ammonite – lower toarcian, jurassic, france – coa
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Rare 8″ hildaites murleyi fossil ammonite – lower toarcian, jurassic, france – coa

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This is a rare and well-preserved 8″ Hildaites murleyi fossil ammonite, dating to the Lower Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic (~183 million years ago), discovered in France.

Hildaites murleyi is a member of the Hildoceratidae family, known for its evolute shell, fine ribbing, and distinctive coiling pattern. This species thrived in the ancient marine environments of the Jurassic period, playing a significant role in the marine ecosystem as a free-swimming cephalopod.

The Lower Toarcian formations of France are well-known for yielding high-quality ammonite fossils, providing important insights into Jurassic paleoenvironments. The Toarcian Ocean was home to a rich diversity of ammonites, and this species is an excellent representation of that era.

This authentic ammonite fossil is an ideal specimen for collectors, researchers, and display purposes, offering both scientific and aesthetic appeal.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Lower Toarcian Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Lower Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~183 million years old)
  • Location: France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seabed with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Large and well-preserved Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
  • Distinct ribbing and well-defined suture patterns
  • Rare Toarcian ammonite from France
  • Highly collectible Jurassic fossil specimen

Key Features:

  • Authentic Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
  • Rare and well-preserved Lower Toarcian ammonite
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

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Description

This is a rare and well-preserved 8″ Hildaites murleyi fossil ammonite, dating to the Lower Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic (~183 million years ago), discovered in France.

Hildaites murleyi is a member of the Hildoceratidae family, known for its evolute shell, fine ribbing, and distinctive coiling pattern. This species thrived in the ancient marine environments of the Jurassic period, playing a significant role in the marine ecosystem as a free-swimming cephalopod.

The Lower Toarcian formations of France are well-known for yielding high-quality ammonite fossils, providing important insights into Jurassic paleoenvironments. The Toarcian Ocean was home to a rich diversity of ammonites, and this species is an excellent representation of that era.

This authentic ammonite fossil is an ideal specimen for collectors, researchers, and display purposes, offering both scientific and aesthetic appeal.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Lower Toarcian Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Lower Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~183 million years old)
  • Location: France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seabed with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Large and well-preserved Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
  • Distinct ribbing and well-defined suture patterns
  • Rare Toarcian ammonite from France
  • Highly collectible Jurassic fossil specimen

Key Features:

  • Authentic Hildaites murleyi ammonite fossil
  • Rare and well-preserved Lower Toarcian ammonite
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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