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Rare Gambeoceras gongliensis Ammonite Fossil, Turonian, Cretaceous, U Benoue, Nigeria – 100% Genuine w/ COA

£12.00

Step back into the Cretaceous period with this Gambeoceras gongliensis Ammonite Fossil from the Turonian stage, found in U Benoue, Nigeria. Ammonites are an extinct group of marine mollusks, closely related to modern squid and octopuses, that thrived in ancient seas. This exquisite specimen is a remarkable example of their spiral-shell structure and intricate suture patterns.

This fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most esteemed ammonite collections in the world. Carefully chosen for its preservation, it exhibits well-defined details, providing a glimpse into prehistoric marine biodiversity.

The Turonian stage (approximately 93-89 million years ago) was a time of rising sea levels and diverse marine life, making fossils from this period particularly significant in understanding ancient ecosystems. This fossil offers an incredible opportunity for collectors and educators alike to study a piece of Earth’s ancient past.

Key Features:

  • Species: Gambeoceras gongliensis
  • Age: Turonian, Cretaceous (approx. 93-89 million years ago)
  • Formation: U Benoue
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Collection Origin: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine Fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Size: Please refer to the scale cube in the photos (1cm rule squares for reference)
  • Photo Accuracy: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive

This ammonite fossil is a stunning addition to any fossil collection and a fantastic educational tool for understanding prehistoric marine life. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of Mesozoic history!

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Step back into the Cretaceous period with this Gambeoceras gongliensis Ammonite Fossil from the Turonian stage, found in U Benoue, Nigeria. Ammonites are an extinct group of marine mollusks, closely related to modern squid and octopuses, that thrived in ancient seas. This exquisite specimen is a remarkable example of their spiral-shell structure and intricate suture patterns.

This fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most esteemed ammonite collections in the world. Carefully chosen for its preservation, it exhibits well-defined details, providing a glimpse into prehistoric marine biodiversity.

The Turonian stage (approximately 93-89 million years ago) was a time of rising sea levels and diverse marine life, making fossils from this period particularly significant in understanding ancient ecosystems. This fossil offers an incredible opportunity for collectors and educators alike to study a piece of Earth’s ancient past.

Key Features:

  • Species: Gambeoceras gongliensis
  • Age: Turonian, Cretaceous (approx. 93-89 million years ago)
  • Formation: U Benoue
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Collection Origin: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine Fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Size: Please refer to the scale cube in the photos (1cm rule squares for reference)
  • Photo Accuracy: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive

This ammonite fossil is a stunning addition to any fossil collection and a fantastic educational tool for understanding prehistoric marine life. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of Mesozoic history!

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous

Origin

Nigeria

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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