Rare Anahamulina subsincta Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil Lower Barremian | Cretaceous Alpes Maritime France | Alice Purnell Collection

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a rare Anahamulina subsincta heteromorph fossil ammonite, identified as Lower Barremian in age within the Cretaceous. Anahamulina subsincta is a distinctive ammonite identification of interest to collectors who appreciate unusual heteromorph forms and scientifically identified fossil material. The specimen is associated with the Alpes, Maritime, France locality information supplied for this fossil.

Geological Context

The Lower Barremian is a subdivision of the Early Cretaceous, a major interval of geological history when ammonites were widespread in marine environments. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squids and cuttlefish. Their shells were divided internally into chambers, and the preserved shell form can provide valuable information for fossil identification and comparison.

Heteromorph ammonites are especially notable because their shell forms differ from the more familiar regularly coiled ammonites. Their varied modes of coiling and distinctive overall shapes make them particularly appealing to fossil collectors, students of palaeontology and anyone interested in the diversity of Cretaceous marine life. This specimen offers an opportunity to add an identified Lower Cretaceous ammonite to a collection focused on rare, unusual or regionally documented fossils.

Locality and Collection

Locality information supplied for this fossil: Alpes, Maritime, France.

From the Alice Purnell Collection

The association with the Alice Purnell Collection adds collection context for enthusiasts who value specimens with a named collection history. This fossil is suited to display, educational handling, geological study and inclusion in a specialist ammonite or Cretaceous fossil collection.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please examine the images carefully for the specimen’s overall appearance, visible preservation and presentation details before purchase. The photographs are intended to provide the most direct view of this individual fossil and its scale.

Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording is included to document the specimen’s authenticity as supplied with the listing. An identified fossil such as this can make an engaging addition to a natural history display, ammonite study group, teaching collection or personal cabinet of geological curiosities. Its Lower Barremian Cretaceous identification, heteromorph classification and French Alpes locality information make it a distinctive choice for collectors seeking an unusual fossil ammonite rather than a common decorative piece.