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Rare baculites fossil ammonite – sciponoceras baculoides, lower cenomanian, cretaceous, sarthe, france – genuine specimen with coa

Rare baculites fossil ammonite – sciponoceras baculoides, lower cenomanian, cretaceous, sarthe, france – genuine specimen with coa

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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 Sarthe, France. Sciponoceras belongs to a group of straight-shelled ammonites known as Baculitidae, which adapted to open marine environments. Unlike coiled ammonites, Sciponoceras evolved an elongated, uncoiled shell, allowing it to float and move efficiently in the vast Cretaceous seas.

Fossils from the Cenomanian stage represent a critical period of ammonite evolution, making this specimen scientifically significant and highly collectible. The Sarthe region of France is known for its well-preserved Cretaceous marine deposits, providing insight into the diversity of ancient cephalopods.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Lower Cenomanian (~100-96 million years old)
  • Location: Sarthe, France
  • Depositional Environment: Open marine seafloor with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Straight-shelled ammonite with well-preserved growth lines and ribbing
  • Distinct suture patterns showcasing intricate ammonite evolution
  • Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from France
  • 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.

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

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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 Sarthe, France. Sciponoceras belongs to a group of straight-shelled ammonites known as Baculitidae, which adapted to open marine environments. Unlike coiled ammonites, Sciponoceras evolved an elongated, uncoiled shell, allowing it to float and move efficiently in the vast Cretaceous seas.

Fossils from the Cenomanian stage represent a critical period of ammonite evolution, making this specimen scientifically significant and highly collectible. The Sarthe region of France is known for its well-preserved Cretaceous marine deposits, providing insight into the diversity of ancient cephalopods.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Lower Cenomanian (~100-96 million years old)
  • Location: Sarthe, France
  • Depositional Environment: Open marine seafloor with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Straight-shelled ammonite with well-preserved growth lines and ribbing
  • Distinct suture patterns showcasing intricate ammonite evolution
  • Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from France
  • 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.

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Cretaceous
Origin

France

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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