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RARE Fossil Ammonite – Ochetoceras semifalcatum – Oxfordian Jurassic – Bottingen Germany
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RARE Fossil Ammonite – Ochetoceras semifalcatum – Oxfordian Jurassic – Bottingen Germany

£43.20

RARE Fossil Ammonite – Ochetoceras semifalcatum

Origin: Bottingen, Germany

Geological Age: Oxfordian Stage, Late Jurassic Period (~163.5 – 157.3 million years ago)

Formation: Likely from the Lower or Middle Oxfordian marine sediments of southern Germany

This beautifully preserved Ochetoceras semifalcatum is an exceptional example of a Jurassic ammonite from the Oxfordian stage, found in Bottingen, Germany. Ammonites such as this are extinct marine molluscs that lived in open oceans and were part of the subclass Ammonoidea within the class Cephalopoda, related to modern-day squid and octopuses.

Morphology Features:

Ochetoceras is characterised by its moderately involute shell, prominent falcate (sickle-shaped) ribs, and complex suture lines. The genus is noted for its semi-keeled venter and ornate ribbing pattern, making it highly desirable among collectors.

Geological Context:

The Oxfordian Stage is part of the Upper Jurassic and is well-represented in Germany by marine deposits that yield abundant ammonite faunas. The depositional environment was typically shallow epicontinental seas, supporting rich benthic and nektonic marine life.

Taxonomy:

  • Genus: Ochetoceras
  • Species: semifalcatum
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Oppeliidae

Identification & Authenticity:

This specimen has been accurately identified based on comparative morphology with known faunal records and biostratigraphic zonation of the region. The exact collector or original identifier is unknown but consistent with known Oxfordian ammonite records from the Swabian region.

Key Details:

  • Location Found: Bottingen, Germany
  • Age: Oxfordian Stage, Late Jurassic
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite – Ochetoceras semifalcatum
  • Size: See scale cube in photo (1cm squares)
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine Specimen
  • Certification: Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Why Buy This Fossil?

This ammonite offers a rare opportunity to own a scientifically valuable and visually striking fossil from the classic Jurassic deposits of Germany. Its preservation, detailed ribbing, and rarity make it ideal for collectors, educational display, or as a stunning natural history gift.

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Description

RARE Fossil Ammonite – Ochetoceras semifalcatum

Origin: Bottingen, Germany

Geological Age: Oxfordian Stage, Late Jurassic Period (~163.5 – 157.3 million years ago)

Formation: Likely from the Lower or Middle Oxfordian marine sediments of southern Germany

This beautifully preserved Ochetoceras semifalcatum is an exceptional example of a Jurassic ammonite from the Oxfordian stage, found in Bottingen, Germany. Ammonites such as this are extinct marine molluscs that lived in open oceans and were part of the subclass Ammonoidea within the class Cephalopoda, related to modern-day squid and octopuses.

Morphology Features:

Ochetoceras is characterised by its moderately involute shell, prominent falcate (sickle-shaped) ribs, and complex suture lines. The genus is noted for its semi-keeled venter and ornate ribbing pattern, making it highly desirable among collectors.

Geological Context:

The Oxfordian Stage is part of the Upper Jurassic and is well-represented in Germany by marine deposits that yield abundant ammonite faunas. The depositional environment was typically shallow epicontinental seas, supporting rich benthic and nektonic marine life.

Taxonomy:

  • Genus: Ochetoceras
  • Species: semifalcatum
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Family: Oppeliidae

Identification & Authenticity:

This specimen has been accurately identified based on comparative morphology with known faunal records and biostratigraphic zonation of the region. The exact collector or original identifier is unknown but consistent with known Oxfordian ammonite records from the Swabian region.

Key Details:

  • Location Found: Bottingen, Germany
  • Age: Oxfordian Stage, Late Jurassic
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite – Ochetoceras semifalcatum
  • Size: See scale cube in photo (1cm squares)
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine Specimen
  • Certification: Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Why Buy This Fossil?

This ammonite offers a rare opportunity to own a scientifically valuable and visually striking fossil from the classic Jurassic deposits of Germany. Its preservation, detailed ribbing, and rarity make it ideal for collectors, educational display, or as a stunning natural history gift.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

Germany

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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