Description
This is a rare Sciponoceras baculoides fossil ammonite, dating to the Lower Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~100-96 million years ago), discovered in Glynde, United Kingdom. Sciponoceras belonged to a group of straight-shelled ammonites (Baculitidae), an extinct lineage of marine cephalopods closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike traditional coiled ammonites, Sciponoceras evolved a long, uncoiled shell, which allowed it to adapt to different buoyancy and movement strategies in open marine environments.
This fossil is an exceptional specimen from the Early Cenomanian, an important period when ammonites flourished in warm, shallow seas. Fossils from the Glynde region are highly sought after due to their scientific significance and historical importance in understanding Cretaceous marine life.
Geological Information:
- Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
- Stage: Lower Cenomanian (~100-96 million years old)
- Location: Glynde, United Kingdom
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seafloor with fine sediment accumulation
Fossil Characteristics:
- Straight-shelled ammonite with well-defined suture patterns
- Preserved structural details with natural mineralization
- Rare Late Cretaceous specimen from the UK
- Highly collectible and scientifically valuable fossil
Key Features:
- Authentic Sciponoceras baculoides fossil ammonite
- Rare and well-preserved specimen from the Cenomanian 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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