Description
RARE Eubostrychoceras Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil
This rare Eubostrychoceras heteromorph ammonite fossil is identified from the Coniacian Stage of the Cretaceous Period and comes from the Tsiribihina region of Madagascar. It is a distinctive addition to a fossil collection, especially for collectors interested in ammonites, Cretaceous palaeontology, heteromorph forms and scientifically identified natural history specimens.
Fossil Identification and Geological Age
Eubostrychoceras is an ammonite, an extinct group of marine cephalopods related in a broad evolutionary sense to modern nautiluses and more distantly to squid, cuttlefish and octopuses. The term heteromorph refers to ammonites with shell shapes that differ from the more familiar regularly coiled forms. These unusual morphologies are an important part of ammonite diversity and make heteromorph fossils particularly appealing to collectors and students of fossil cephalopods.
This specimen is identified as Eubostrychoceras and is assigned to the Coniacian, a stage within the Cretaceous Period. The Cretaceous was a major interval in Earth history, lasting from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago, while the Coniacian represents a defined portion of the later Cretaceous. The supplied geological information places this fossil in the Tsiribihina region of Madagascar.
Collector Interest
The combination of an uncommon heteromorph ammonite identification, a Cretaceous age and a Madagascar locality gives this fossil strong appeal for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, geology students and educational displays. Eubostrychoceras fossils can help illustrate the remarkable range of shell forms developed by ammonites through geological time. Its identification also provides an excellent starting point for research into Cretaceous marine life, ammonite evolution and the fossil record of Madagascar.
This is a suitable natural history specimen for a personal fossil cabinet, classroom teaching collection, museum-style display or themed geological presentation. It may also appeal to collectors building a focused ammonite collection organised by geological age, locality or shell morphology.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording is included as supplied and accompanies the fossil as a generic lifetime guarantee card. Please retain the certificate with the specimen for collection records and future reference.
Product Details
SKU: P01052
Category: Fossil Identification: Eubostrychoceras heteromorph ammonite Geological age: Coniacian, Cretaceous Locality: Tsiribihina region, Madagascar
The specimen is offered as a collectible fossil representing the diversity of Cretaceous ammonites. Its scientific identification and stated geological locality make it an informative and attractive choice for collectors seeking a distinctive ammonite fossil from Madagascar.
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