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Rare baculites fossil ammonite – tuberolechites lechites sp., bitton formation, coniacian, cretaceous, carrollton, texas, usa
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Rare baculites fossil ammonite – tuberolechites lechites sp., bitton formation, coniacian, cretaceous, carrollton, texas, usa

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This is a rare Tuberolechites lechites sp. fossil ammonite, dating to the Coniacian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~89-86 million years ago), discovered in Carrollton, Texas, USA. Tuberolechites is a genus of straight-shelled ammonites, part of the Baculitidae family, which adapted to open marine environments. Unlike traditional coiled ammonites, Tuberolechites developed a long, uncoiled shell, allowing for improved buoyancy and hydrodynamic efficiency in ancient seas.

This specimen comes from the Bitton Formation, a well-documented Late Cretaceous marine deposit known for its exceptional ammonite and marine reptile fossils. This Baculites fossil provides important insights into Cretaceous marine ecosystems and is a valuable piece for both collectors and researchers.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Bitton Formation
  • Stage: Coniacian (~89-86 million years old)
  • Location: Carrollton, Texas, USA
  • Depositional Environment: Marine seafloor sediments from the Western Interior Seaway

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Straight-shelled ammonite with well-defined surface features
  • Visible suture patterns and excellent preservation
  • Rare Late Cretaceous specimen from Texas
  • Highly collectible due to its scientific significance

Key Features:

  • Authentic Tuberolechites lechites sp. fossil ammonite
  • Exceptional preservation from the Coniacian stage of the Cretaceous
  • 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 Tuberolechites lechites sp. fossil ammonite, dating to the Coniacian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~89-86 million years ago), discovered in Carrollton, Texas, USA. Tuberolechites is a genus of straight-shelled ammonites, part of the Baculitidae family, which adapted to open marine environments. Unlike traditional coiled ammonites, Tuberolechites developed a long, uncoiled shell, allowing for improved buoyancy and hydrodynamic efficiency in ancient seas.

This specimen comes from the Bitton Formation, a well-documented Late Cretaceous marine deposit known for its exceptional ammonite and marine reptile fossils. This Baculites fossil provides important insights into Cretaceous marine ecosystems and is a valuable piece for both collectors and researchers.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Bitton Formation
  • Stage: Coniacian (~89-86 million years old)
  • Location: Carrollton, Texas, USA
  • Depositional Environment: Marine seafloor sediments from the Western Interior Seaway

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Straight-shelled ammonite with well-defined surface features
  • Visible suture patterns and excellent preservation
  • Rare Late Cretaceous specimen from Texas
  • Highly collectible due to its scientific significance

Key Features:

  • Authentic Tuberolechites lechites sp. fossil ammonite
  • Exceptional preservation from the Coniacian stage of the Cretaceous
  • 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

USA

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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