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

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 the Baculitidae family, a group of straight-shelled ammonites that thrived in the open marine environments of the Cretaceous seas. Unlike coiled ammonites, Sciponoceras evolved an elongated, uncoiled shell, which likely helped with buoyancy control and movement in the water column.

The Sarthe region of France is well known for its Cenomanian marine deposits, which preserve fossils in exceptional detail. This specimen provides valuable insight into the evolutionary adaptations of ammonites during the Late Cretaceous and is a highly collectible fossil for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

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 visible growth lines and suture patterns
• Distinct ribbing and preservation of natural shell features
• Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from Sarthe, 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.

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