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RARE Fossil Ammonite – Defrossiceras defrossus, Sinemurian, Jurassic: YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom – Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

£24.00

Fossil Ammonite – Defrossiceras defrossus

Geological Formation: Sinemurian

Geological Period: Jurassic (~199.6 to 190.8 million years ago)

Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm

Full sizing details in the photo

This Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite fossil from the Sinemurian of the Jurassic period is a rare specimen from Yorkshire, UK. Known for its distinctive spiral and well-preserved features, this ammonite offers valuable insight into the early Jurassic marine life.

Species and Morphology Information:

  • Species: Defrossiceras defrossus
  • Geological Age: Sinemurian, Jurassic period (~199.6 to 190.8 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: This ammonite was found in marine deposits from the Sinemurian stage, reflecting the rich Jurassic oceans.
  • Morphology Features: Defrossiceras defrossus is known for its distinctive spiral shape with tight whorls. The well-preserved fossil showcases smooth ribbing and strongly coiled shells, characteristic of Jurassic ammonoids.
  • Notable Features: The Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite is highly prized by collectors due to its rarity and excellent preservation.
  • Family: Ammonitidae
  • Superfamily: Ammonoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Biozone: The Sinemurian biozone is noted for distinct ammonoid species that thrived in the early Jurassic period, such as Defrossiceras.
  • Depositional Environment: The fossil was deposited in a shallow marine environment, conducive to the formation of well-preserved ammonites in the Jurassic seas of Yorkshire.

Size and Visuals:

This Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite fossil measures approximately XX inches (as shown in the photos). The scale rule in the image represents 1cm, and full-size details of the specimen are provided in the photos.

Authenticity and Certification:

This Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate verifies that this specimen was sourced from Yorkshire, United Kingdom and dates back to the Sinemurian of the Jurassic period.

Why Buy This Fossil:

  • Genuine Fossil: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity verifying its Jurassic origin and Yorkshire provenance.
  • Rare and Collectible: This ammonite fossil is a rare specimen from the Sinemurian stage, making it a valuable addition to any fossil collection.
  • Perfect for Display: This fossil ammonite is an excellent display piece for any fossil collection, museum, or natural history display.
  • Educational Value: Provides valuable insight into Jurassic marine life, ammonoid morphology, and the paleogeography of the Sinemurian period.

Note: The photo shown is of the actual specimen you will receive. The scale cube in the image represents 1cm, and full-size details are provided through the photos.

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Description

Fossil Ammonite – Defrossiceras defrossus

Geological Formation: Sinemurian

Geological Period: Jurassic (~199.6 to 190.8 million years ago)

Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm

Full sizing details in the photo

This Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite fossil from the Sinemurian of the Jurassic period is a rare specimen from Yorkshire, UK. Known for its distinctive spiral and well-preserved features, this ammonite offers valuable insight into the early Jurassic marine life.

Species and Morphology Information:

  • Species: Defrossiceras defrossus
  • Geological Age: Sinemurian, Jurassic period (~199.6 to 190.8 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: This ammonite was found in marine deposits from the Sinemurian stage, reflecting the rich Jurassic oceans.
  • Morphology Features: Defrossiceras defrossus is known for its distinctive spiral shape with tight whorls. The well-preserved fossil showcases smooth ribbing and strongly coiled shells, characteristic of Jurassic ammonoids.
  • Notable Features: The Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite is highly prized by collectors due to its rarity and excellent preservation.
  • Family: Ammonitidae
  • Superfamily: Ammonoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Biozone: The Sinemurian biozone is noted for distinct ammonoid species that thrived in the early Jurassic period, such as Defrossiceras.
  • Depositional Environment: The fossil was deposited in a shallow marine environment, conducive to the formation of well-preserved ammonites in the Jurassic seas of Yorkshire.

Size and Visuals:

This Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite fossil measures approximately XX inches (as shown in the photos). The scale rule in the image represents 1cm, and full-size details of the specimen are provided in the photos.

Authenticity and Certification:

This Defrossiceras defrossus ammonite fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate verifies that this specimen was sourced from Yorkshire, United Kingdom and dates back to the Sinemurian of the Jurassic period.

Why Buy This Fossil:

  • Genuine Fossil: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity verifying its Jurassic origin and Yorkshire provenance.
  • Rare and Collectible: This ammonite fossil is a rare specimen from the Sinemurian stage, making it a valuable addition to any fossil collection.
  • Perfect for Display: This fossil ammonite is an excellent display piece for any fossil collection, museum, or natural history display.
  • Educational Value: Provides valuable insight into Jurassic marine life, ammonoid morphology, and the paleogeography of the Sinemurian period.

Note: The photo shown is of the actual specimen you will receive. The scale cube in the image represents 1cm, and full-size details are provided through the photos.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

United Kingdom

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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