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Rare Baculites Fossil Ammonite Sciponoceras Baculoide Cretaceous Specimen Lower Cenomanian Alice Purnell Collection
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Rare Baculites Fossil Ammonite Sciponoceras Baculoide Cretaceous Specimen Lower Cenomanian Alice Purnell Collection

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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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Description

Rare Baculites Fossil Ammonite

This listing presents a rare fossil ammonite identified as Sciponoceras baculoide, associated with the Lower Cenomanian of the Cretaceous. The identification and geological designation make this an appealing addition for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, natural-history displays and educational collections. The specimen is listed in connection with Glynde, United Kingdom.

Sciponoceras baculoide Identification

The specimen is described as a Baculites fossil ammonite, with the additional identification Sciponoceras baculoide. Baculites are ammonites, an extinct group of marine cephalopods known for their fossilised shells. Unlike the tightly coiled form commonly associated with many ammonites, Baculites is recognised in general palaeontological context for its more open, straight or gently curved shell form. This distinctive ammonite group is therefore of particular interest to collectors who appreciate unusual fossil morphology and Cretaceous marine life.

Lower Cenomanian Cretaceous Context

The Lower Cenomanian is an interval within the Cretaceous Period. Ammonite fossils from the Cretaceous are valued for their importance in understanding ancient marine ecosystems and for their role in the study of geological time. Fossils identified from a defined stage such as the Lower Cenomanian can be especially useful in educational displays focused on stratigraphy, palaeontology and the history of life.

Collection Details

From the Alice Purnell Collection

This piece is suited to display in a fossil cabinet, geological study area, classroom collection or curated ammonite presentation. Its named identification and Lower Cenomanian association provide useful information for cataloguing and educational reference. Collectors may also appreciate the connection to the Alice Purnell Collection as part of the specimen’s stated collection details.

Photograph and Sizing

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Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation, visible characteristics and scale before purchasing. The photographs are intended to provide the most direct view of the individual fossil offered in this listing.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording provides documentation for the fossil specimen and accompanies the item as described. This Baculites ammonite fossil is a distinctive choice for collectors seeking a named Sciponoceras baculoide specimen with a Lower Cenomanian Cretaceous association, a stated connection to the Alice Purnell Collection and an accompanying authenticity card.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm

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