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Rare Fossil Ammonite Kepplerites galilaeii, Jurassic, Lower Callovian, France, Genuine with COA
Rare Fossil Ammonite Kepplerites galilaeii, Jurassic, Lower Callovian, France, Genuine with COA - Image 2

Rare Fossil Ammonite Kepplerites galilaeii, Jurassic, Lower Callovian, France, Genuine with COA

£24.00

This listing features a beautifully preserved Fossil Ammonite of Kepplerites galilaeii from the Lower Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in France. This is a carefully selected specimen, and the photograph displays the actual fossil you will receive, ensuring full transparency.

Scale rule and cube are included in the photos — each square/cube = 1cm. For exact measurements, please refer to the provided images.

 

Key Geological and Scientific Information:

  • Species: Kepplerites galilaeii
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Lower Callovian (Middle Jurassic)
  • Location: France
  • Approximate Age: ~164 million years ago
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Family: Kosmoceratidae

 

Morphology Features: Kepplerites galilaeii is known for its relatively involute shell with strong ribbing and characteristic tuberculation near the ventrolateral shoulder. The ribs bifurcate from a slight umbilical tubercle and continue toward a rounded venter, typical of many Callovian ammonites.

 

Depositional Environment: These ammonites are commonly found in offshore marine sediments deposited in calm, low-energy conditions typical of mid-shelf environments during the Jurassic. The French deposits from which this specimen originated are known for their rich fossil content and excellent preservation.

 

Biozone & Zone Information: Kepplerites galilaeii is the index species for the Kepplerites galilaeii Zone, a primary ammonite biozone used in Lower Callovian biostratigraphy. It is significant for correlations across European Jurassic marine sequences.

 

Scientific Significance: Kepplerites represents an important genus for Jurassic ammonite classification and evolutionary studies. Its well-preserved ribbing and zonal position make it a valuable piece for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

 

Identification & History: Formally described by d’Orbigny in the 19th century, Kepplerites galilaeii holds taxonomic and historical relevance in paleontological literature.

 

Authenticity Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and are selected for their aesthetic, scientific, and educational value. Each specimen is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

This is a rare opportunity to own a scientifically important ammonite from a classic Jurassic locality in France. Add it to your collection today!

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This listing features a beautifully preserved Fossil Ammonite of Kepplerites galilaeii from the Lower Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in France. This is a carefully selected specimen, and the photograph displays the actual fossil you will receive, ensuring full transparency.

Scale rule and cube are included in the photos — each square/cube = 1cm. For exact measurements, please refer to the provided images.

 

Key Geological and Scientific Information:

  • Species: Kepplerites galilaeii
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Geological Stage: Lower Callovian (Middle Jurassic)
  • Location: France
  • Approximate Age: ~164 million years ago
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Family: Kosmoceratidae

 

Morphology Features: Kepplerites galilaeii is known for its relatively involute shell with strong ribbing and characteristic tuberculation near the ventrolateral shoulder. The ribs bifurcate from a slight umbilical tubercle and continue toward a rounded venter, typical of many Callovian ammonites.

 

Depositional Environment: These ammonites are commonly found in offshore marine sediments deposited in calm, low-energy conditions typical of mid-shelf environments during the Jurassic. The French deposits from which this specimen originated are known for their rich fossil content and excellent preservation.

 

Biozone & Zone Information: Kepplerites galilaeii is the index species for the Kepplerites galilaeii Zone, a primary ammonite biozone used in Lower Callovian biostratigraphy. It is significant for correlations across European Jurassic marine sequences.

 

Scientific Significance: Kepplerites represents an important genus for Jurassic ammonite classification and evolutionary studies. Its well-preserved ribbing and zonal position make it a valuable piece for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

 

Identification & History: Formally described by d’Orbigny in the 19th century, Kepplerites galilaeii holds taxonomic and historical relevance in paleontological literature.

 

Authenticity Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and are selected for their aesthetic, scientific, and educational value. Each specimen is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

This is a rare opportunity to own a scientifically important ammonite from a classic Jurassic locality in France. Add it to your collection today!

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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