RARE Dichotomites tardescissus Ammonite Fossil | Valanginian Cretaceous | Hanover, Germany | Genuine Fossil w/ COA

Description

Presenting a RARE Dichotomites tardescissus ammonite fossil from the Valanginian stage of the Early Cretaceous period, discovered in the well-documented fossil-bearing strata near Hanover, Germany.

This fossil specimen belongs to the genus Dichotomites, a lesser-known but scientifically significant group of lytoceratid ammonites characterised by their evolute coiling and distinct ribbing. This particular example shows exquisite preservation, revealing the shell’s detailed suture lines and morphological features.

You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs, with scale cube (1cm squares) included for full size reference. All of our fossils are 100% genuine and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological & Scientific Information:

• Species: Dichotomites tardescissus
• Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod mollusc)
• Geological Period: Cretaceous
• Stage: Valanginian (approx. 139.8 to 132.9 million years ago)
• Location Found: Hanover Region, Lower Saxony, Germany
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Lytoceratoidea
• Family: Lytoceratidae
• Morphological Features: Evolute shell with wide umbilicus and fine bifurcating ribs; prominent keels may be visible depending on preservation.
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf; part of a warm epicontinental sea covering central Europe during the Early Cretaceous.
• Biozone/Zone: Likely within the Pertransiens or Verrucosum ammonite zones (requires local stratigraphic detail).
• Scientific Importance: Dichotomites represents a transitional ammonite form useful in understanding Lytoceratid diversification and biostratigraphy of the lower Cretaceous marine basins.

Additional Notes:

Fossils of Dichotomites tardescissus are not commonly found on the market, particularly in such high-quality preservation. They are often sought after by collectors and institutions alike due to their biostratigraphic utility and aesthetic appeal.

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Enhance your fossil collection with this stunning and rare Dichotomites tardescissus ammonite from the Cretaceous seas of ancient Germany — a relic of Earth’s distant past.