Description
Eubostrychoceras Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil
This rare fossil listing presents a Eubostrychoceras heteromorph ammonite from the Coniacian stage of the Cretaceous, sourced from the Tsiribihina region of Madagascar. Its combination of a distinctive ammonite identification, Late Cretaceous geological age and Madagascan origin makes it an appealing addition for fossil collectors, natural-history enthusiasts, display collections and educational geology interests.
Identification and Geological Context
Eubostrychoceras is an ammonite genus, and ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squids and cuttlefish. The term “heteromorph” refers to ammonites with shell forms that depart from the tightly coiled planispiral shape commonly associated with ammonites. Heteromorph ammonites are particularly valued by collectors because their unusual shell architecture reflects the remarkable variety found among extinct marine cephalopods.
The specimen is identified as Coniacian, Cretaceous. The Coniacian is a stage within the Cretaceous Period, placing this fossil within the deep geological history of the Mesozoic Era. Ammonites lived in ancient marine environments, where their shells could become preserved in sediment after burial and lithification. The supplied locality is the Tsiribihina region of Madagascar, providing important geographical context for this fossil specimen.
Collector and Display Appeal
A Eubostrychoceras heteromorph ammonite offers strong appeal for collectors seeking unusual ammonite forms rather than only conventional spiral examples. The heteromorph designation gives the fossil a distinctive subject for comparison with other ammonites and makes it suitable for collections focused on paleontology, Cretaceous fossils, extinct cephalopods or Madagascan geological material.
This fossil can be displayed as a conversation piece in a home collection, office, study, classroom or natural-history cabinet. It also provides an engaging visual aid for discussing ammonite evolution, extinct marine life, geological time and the diversity of fossil preservation. Its formal geological designation and locality information make it suitable for catalogued collections where identification and provenance details are important.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying documentation for the fossil and can be retained with the specimen as part of a personal collection record. For collectors, keeping the certificate with the fossil helps preserve its supplied identification and locality information over time.
Product Details
Product name: RARE:Eubostrychoceras Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil
Identification: Eubostrychoceras heteromorph ammonite Geological age: Coniacian, Cretaceous Locality: Tsiribihina region, Madagascar SKU: P01054
The supplied geological and locality information should be retained when cataloguing or displaying the specimen. This listing is focused on the named fossil identification and the documented Coniacian Cretaceous context from Madagascar.
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