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Rare 9.5″ acanthoceras giant fossil ammonite – cenomanian, cretaceous, agadir, morocco – genuine specimen with coa
£180.00
This is a rare and impressive 9.5-inch Acanthoceras ammonite fossil, dating back to the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~100-94 million years ago), discovered in Agadir, Morocco. Acanthoceras is a genus of large ammonites known for their robust shells, strong ribbing, and tuberculate ornamentation, which helped these marine cephalopods thrive in Cretaceous seas.
Ammonites like Acanthoceras played a vital role in marine ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey. This well-preserved fossil showcases the distinctive coiled shell structure and ribbed pattern that make this species highly collectible and scientifically significant.
Geological Information:
- Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
- Stage: Cenomanian (~100-94 million years old)
- Location: Agadir, Morocco
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seafloor with carbonate-rich sediments
Fossil Characteristics:
- Large, thick-walled shell with strong ribbing and tuberculate ornamentation
- Well-preserved with clear growth patterns and sutures
- Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from North Africa
- Highly collectible specimen from a renowned fossil locality
Key Features:
- Authentic Acanthoceras fossil ammonite
- Impressive 9.5-inch specimen with excellent preservation
- 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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This is a rare and impressive 9.5-inch Acanthoceras ammonite fossil, dating back to the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~100-94 million years ago), discovered in Agadir, Morocco. Acanthoceras is a genus of large ammonites known for their robust shells, strong ribbing, and tuberculate ornamentation, which helped these marine cephalopods thrive in Cretaceous seas.
Ammonites like Acanthoceras played a vital role in marine ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey. This well-preserved fossil showcases the distinctive coiled shell structure and ribbed pattern that make this species highly collectible and scientifically significant.
Geological Information:
- Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
- Stage: Cenomanian (~100-94 million years old)
- Location: Agadir, Morocco
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seafloor with carbonate-rich sediments
Fossil Characteristics:
- Large, thick-walled shell with strong ribbing and tuberculate ornamentation
- Well-preserved with clear growth patterns and sutures
- Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from North Africa
- Highly collectible specimen from a renowned fossil locality
Key Features:
- Authentic Acanthoceras fossil ammonite
- Impressive 9.5-inch specimen with excellent preservation
- 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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