Rare baculites fossil ammonite – baculites faujasi, upper maastrichtian, cretaceous, lomont, france – genuine specimen with coa

Description

This is a rare Baculites faujasi fossil ammonite, dating to the Upper Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~70-66 million years ago), discovered in Lomont, France. Baculites were a group of straight-shelled ammonites belonging to the Baculitidae family, closely related to modern cephalopods such as squid and cuttlefish. Unlike their coiled relatives, Baculites evolved an elongated, uncoiled shell, allowing them to thrive in open marine environments of the Cretaceous seas.

This specimen represents one of the last ammonite species before the mass extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous, making it a significant piece of paleontological history. Baculites faujasi fossils are highly sought after due to their scientific importance and well-preserved structural details.

Geological Information:

• Formation: Upper Cretaceous Marine Deposits
• Stage: Upper Maastrichtian (~70-66 million years old)
• Location: Lomont, France
• Depositional Environment: Marine seafloor sediments from the Western European Basin

Fossil Characteristics:

• Straight-shelled ammonite with well-defined growth lines and suture patterns
• Excellent preservation of surface textures and shell details
• Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from Lomont, France
• Highly collectible and scientifically significant fossil

Key Features:

• Authentic Baculites faujasi fossil ammonite
• Rare and well-preserved specimen from the Maastrichtian stage
• From the Alice Purnell Collection
• 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

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

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