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Rare DOUBLE Spitidiscus rotula Fossil Ammonite – Middle Albian, Cretaceous, France – Genuine + COA

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A rare and impressive DOUBLE Spitidiscus rotula Fossil Ammonite, from the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected in France. This unique specimen preserves two ammonites together, making it both a scientifically valuable and visually striking fossil. The exact fossil shown in the photos is the one you will receive, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Spitidiscus rotula
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Desmoceratoidea
  • Family: Desmoceratidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Epoch/Stage: Lower Cretaceous – Middle Albian (approx. 107 to 105 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Associated with mid-Albian ammonite assemblages commonly used in European biostratigraphy
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf with fine limestone and marl deposits, excellent for ammonite fossilisation

Locality:

  • Region: France (exact formation not specified, but typical of Albian marine outcrops in the region)

Morphology & Features:

  • Discoidal, moderately involute shell with narrow umbilicus
  • Strong, regular ribbing across the flanks and venter
  • Two ammonites preserved together in natural association, a rare occurrence
  • Fine ornamentation diagnostic of Spitidiscus rotula

Scientific Notes:

  • Spitidiscus rotula is a well-recognised species in Albian ammonite faunas and is frequently used in zonal classification
  • The genus Spitidiscus was first formally described by Kilían (1910) during studies of Lower Cretaceous ammonites

Notable Details:

  • Rare double fossil specimen with excellent preservation
  • 100% natural, unrestored fossil
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please check the photo for accurate fossil sizing

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown is the exact specimen you will receive.

 

This DOUBLE Spitidiscus rotula ammonite is a rare and eye-catching fossil, making it an excellent addition to any serious collection or natural history display.

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Description

A rare and impressive DOUBLE Spitidiscus rotula Fossil Ammonite, from the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, collected in France. This unique specimen preserves two ammonites together, making it both a scientifically valuable and visually striking fossil. The exact fossil shown in the photos is the one you will receive, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Spitidiscus rotula
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Desmoceratoidea
  • Family: Desmoceratidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Cretaceous
  • Epoch/Stage: Lower Cretaceous – Middle Albian (approx. 107 to 105 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Associated with mid-Albian ammonite assemblages commonly used in European biostratigraphy
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf with fine limestone and marl deposits, excellent for ammonite fossilisation

Locality:

  • Region: France (exact formation not specified, but typical of Albian marine outcrops in the region)

Morphology & Features:

  • Discoidal, moderately involute shell with narrow umbilicus
  • Strong, regular ribbing across the flanks and venter
  • Two ammonites preserved together in natural association, a rare occurrence
  • Fine ornamentation diagnostic of Spitidiscus rotula

Scientific Notes:

  • Spitidiscus rotula is a well-recognised species in Albian ammonite faunas and is frequently used in zonal classification
  • The genus Spitidiscus was first formally described by Kilían (1910) during studies of Lower Cretaceous ammonites

Notable Details:

  • Rare double fossil specimen with excellent preservation
  • 100% natural, unrestored fossil
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please check the photo for accurate fossil sizing

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown is the exact specimen you will receive.

 

This DOUBLE Spitidiscus rotula ammonite is a rare and eye-catching fossil, making it an excellent addition to any serious collection or natural history display.

Additional information

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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