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RARE Euhoploceras modestus Fossil Ammonite – Lower Bajocian, Jurassic – Bretteville, Calvados, France – Alice Purnell Collection

£36.00

An exceptional Euhoploceras modestus fossil ammonite from the Lower Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, sourced from Bretteville, Calvados, France. This rare and desirable specimen comes from the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, noted for its scientific integrity and precise locality data. The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube for exact sizing.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Species: Euhoploceras modestus
  • Geological Age: Lower Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: Bretteville, Calvados, France
  • Morphology Features: Strongly ribbed, evolute ammonite with sharp, well-defined ridges and a wide umbilicus. Often shows tubercles on the outer whorls.
  • Family: Graphoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform setting, with sedimentation dominated by marl and limestone beds typical of the Normandy region
  • Notable: Euhoploceras is valuable in Middle Jurassic stratigraphy and biozonation; often used for correlation in European Jurassic sequences

This specimen is not only scientifically significant but also aesthetically appealing, making it suitable for fossil collectors, curators, and anyone passionate about natural history.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full dimensions
  • The specimen shown is exactly the one you will receive
  • From the distinguished and documented Alice Purnell Collection

 

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Description

An exceptional Euhoploceras modestus fossil ammonite from the Lower Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, sourced from Bretteville, Calvados, France. This rare and desirable specimen comes from the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, noted for its scientific integrity and precise locality data. The photograph shows the actual fossil you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube for exact sizing.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Species: Euhoploceras modestus
  • Geological Age: Lower Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: Bretteville, Calvados, France
  • Morphology Features: Strongly ribbed, evolute ammonite with sharp, well-defined ridges and a wide umbilicus. Often shows tubercles on the outer whorls.
  • Family: Graphoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform setting, with sedimentation dominated by marl and limestone beds typical of the Normandy region
  • Notable: Euhoploceras is valuable in Middle Jurassic stratigraphy and biozonation; often used for correlation in European Jurassic sequences

This specimen is not only scientifically significant but also aesthetically appealing, making it suitable for fossil collectors, curators, and anyone passionate about natural history.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full dimensions
  • The specimen shown is exactly the one you will receive
  • From the distinguished and documented Alice Purnell Collection

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

France

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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