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RARE Bigotites thevenini Fossil Ammonite – Upper Bajocian, Jurassic, Calvados France – Genuine + COA
£24.00
An exceptionally rare and well-preserved Bigotites thevenini Fossil Ammonite, from the Upper Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, collected in Calvados, Normandy, France. This ammonite is a true collector’s piece, representing a less commonly encountered genus with distinctive ribbing and stratigraphic importance. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the exact fossil pictured is the one you will receive.
Fossil Type & Species:
- Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Species: Bigotites thevenini
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Family: Stephanoceratidae
Geological Context:
- Period: Jurassic
- Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Upper Bajocian (approx. 170.3 to 168.3 million years ago)
- Biozone: Likely from the Parkinsonia or Garantiana zone (Bigotites often associated with finer zonal subdivisions in regional stratigraphy)
- Depositional Environment: Marine shelf environment with alternating marl and limestone beds – rich in cephalopod fauna
Locality:
- Region: Calvados, Normandy, France
- Formation: Bajocian limestone-marl sequences of the Paris Basin (formation unconfirmed)
Morphology & Features:
- Strongly evolute shell with broad umbilicus
- Sharp, widely spaced ribs, with occasional tuberculation
- Flanks relatively flat; ribs extend across the venter without interruption
- Characteristic of Bigotites, which is distinguished from contemporaneous forms by its ornamentation pattern
Scientific Notes:
- Bigotites thevenini was described by de Grossouvre and named in the early 20th century
- A rare genus important for understanding evolutionary transitions within Stephanoceratidae during the Bajocian
Notable Details:
- Excellent preservation and detail; natural and unrestored
- Ideal for academic study or high-end display collections
- Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. See photo for accurate sizing
Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil you see in the photo is the exact one you will receive.
This rare Bigotites thevenini ammonite offers both aesthetic appeal and palaeontological significance. A must-have for collectors of European Jurassic cephalopods.
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Description
An exceptionally rare and well-preserved Bigotites thevenini Fossil Ammonite, from the Upper Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, collected in Calvados, Normandy, France. This ammonite is a true collector’s piece, representing a less commonly encountered genus with distinctive ribbing and stratigraphic importance. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the exact fossil pictured is the one you will receive.
Fossil Type & Species:
- Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Species: Bigotites thevenini
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Family: Stephanoceratidae
Geological Context:
- Period: Jurassic
- Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Upper Bajocian (approx. 170.3 to 168.3 million years ago)
- Biozone: Likely from the Parkinsonia or Garantiana zone (Bigotites often associated with finer zonal subdivisions in regional stratigraphy)
- Depositional Environment: Marine shelf environment with alternating marl and limestone beds – rich in cephalopod fauna
Locality:
- Region: Calvados, Normandy, France
- Formation: Bajocian limestone-marl sequences of the Paris Basin (formation unconfirmed)
Morphology & Features:
- Strongly evolute shell with broad umbilicus
- Sharp, widely spaced ribs, with occasional tuberculation
- Flanks relatively flat; ribs extend across the venter without interruption
- Characteristic of Bigotites, which is distinguished from contemporaneous forms by its ornamentation pattern
Scientific Notes:
- Bigotites thevenini was described by de Grossouvre and named in the early 20th century
- A rare genus important for understanding evolutionary transitions within Stephanoceratidae during the Bajocian
Notable Details:
- Excellent preservation and detail; natural and unrestored
- Ideal for academic study or high-end display collections
- Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. See photo for accurate sizing
Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil you see in the photo is the exact one you will receive.
This rare Bigotites thevenini ammonite offers both aesthetic appeal and palaeontological significance. A must-have for collectors of European Jurassic cephalopods.
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