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RARE Acanthoceras Fossil Ammonite | Cenomanian Cretaceous | Agadir Morocco | Authentic Prehistoric Specimen | Certificate Included
£36.00
This listing presents a RARE fossil ammonite of the genus Acanthoceras, originating from the Cenomanian Stage of the Cretaceous Period and discovered in the fossil-rich locality of Agadir, Morocco. This beautifully preserved marine fossil provides an exceptional glimpse into the prehistoric seas of North Africa during the mid-Cretaceous.
Geological & Palaeontological Details:
Genus: Acanthoceras
Period: Cretaceous
Stage: Cenomanian (~100.5 to 93.9 million years ago)
Biozone Association: Commonly associated with Calycoceras naviculare and Acanthoceras rhotomagense zones, depending on horizon
Identification: Recognised and described in detail by multiple paleontologists including Pervinquière and others specialising in North African ammonites
Morphological Features:
Involute coiling with wide umbilicus
Distinctive strong ribbing and prominent tubercles on flanks and venter
Ornamentation includes broad spiral ridges and nodular projections
Often preserved with fine detail due to original aragonite mineral replacement or infill
Notable Significance:
Acanthoceras is a key marker genus used in biostratigraphy for Cenomanian correlations globally
These ammonites are important indicators of palaeoenvironmental conditions and faunal dispersal in the Tethys Ocean region
Sought after by collectors for their strong ornamentation and excellent preservation potential
Authenticity & Presentation:
100% genuine fossil, not a replica
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Photo shows the exact item for sale
Scale cube = 1cm to assist with accurate size assessment
This Acanthoceras fossil from Agadir is a museum-quality specimen that will appeal to serious fossil collectors, educators, and geology enthusiasts alike. Its robust features and geological significance make it a centrepiece of any ammonite collection.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
This listing presents a RARE fossil ammonite of the genus Acanthoceras, originating from the Cenomanian Stage of the Cretaceous Period and discovered in the fossil-rich locality of Agadir, Morocco. This beautifully preserved marine fossil provides an exceptional glimpse into the prehistoric seas of North Africa during the mid-Cretaceous.
Geological & Palaeontological Details:
Genus: Acanthoceras
Period: Cretaceous
Stage: Cenomanian (~100.5 to 93.9 million years ago)
Biozone Association: Commonly associated with Calycoceras naviculare and Acanthoceras rhotomagense zones, depending on horizon
Identification: Recognised and described in detail by multiple paleontologists including Pervinquière and others specialising in North African ammonites
Morphological Features:
Involute coiling with wide umbilicus
Distinctive strong ribbing and prominent tubercles on flanks and venter
Ornamentation includes broad spiral ridges and nodular projections
Often preserved with fine detail due to original aragonite mineral replacement or infill
Notable Significance:
Acanthoceras is a key marker genus used in biostratigraphy for Cenomanian correlations globally
These ammonites are important indicators of palaeoenvironmental conditions and faunal dispersal in the Tethys Ocean region
Sought after by collectors for their strong ornamentation and excellent preservation potential
Authenticity & Presentation:
100% genuine fossil, not a replica
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Photo shows the exact item for sale
Scale cube = 1cm to assist with accurate size assessment
This Acanthoceras fossil from Agadir is a museum-quality specimen that will appeal to serious fossil collectors, educators, and geology enthusiasts alike. Its robust features and geological significance make it a centrepiece of any ammonite collection.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Additional information
Era
Cretaceous
Origin
Morocco
Cretaceous Information
The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.
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