RARE Goniatite Fossil – HOMOCERAS – Carboniferous – Worsthorne Moor, Burnley, Lancashire, UK

Description

This listing features a rare and genuine Fossil Goniatite of the genus Homoceras, collected from the Lower Coal Measures (Westphalian A) in Worsthorne Moor, Burnley, Lancashire, UK. Homoceras is an extinct genus of goniatitic ammonoids, noted for its coiled shell and intricate suture patterns, offering a glimpse into the diverse marine life of the Carboniferous period.

Fossil Type & Species:

• Type: Fossilised Ammonoid (Goniatite)
• Genus: Homoceras

Geological Context:

• Era: Paleozoic
• Period: Carboniferous
• Stage: Westphalian A (Lower Coal Measures)
• Locality: Worsthorne Moor, Burnley, Lancashire, UK
• Depositional Environment: Deltaic to shallow marine environments influenced by swampy lowlands and periodic flooding, common in coal measure formations

Morphological Features:

• Typically compressed, planispiral shells
• Suture lines with lobes and saddles characteristic of Goniatitida
• May display faint growth lines or shell ornamentation depending on preservation

Scientific Notes:

• Homoceras species are used in regional biostratigraphy of the Westphalian
• These fossils are critical for understanding marine diversity during the coal-forming intervals of the Carboniferous

Taxonomy:

• Order: Goniatitida
• Superfamily: Gastrioceratoidea
• Family: Homoceratidae
• Formally Described By: Ammonoid taxonomists; exact species authority may vary depending on classification

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photograph is the exact piece you will receive.

Please see the image for exact sizing – Scale cube = 1cm.

A scientifically significant and rare ammonoid fossil ideal for palaeontology enthusiasts, collectors, or educational display.