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RARE Hildaites surtepentum Fossil Ammonite | Upper Toarcian Jurassic | Ilminster UK | Authentic Specimen
£43.20
A beautifully preserved and rare specimen of the ammonite Hildaites surtepentum, from the Upper Toarcian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in the well-known fossil-bearing layers near Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom. This is a genuine collector-grade fossil showcasing distinctive features of the genus Hildaites, a valuable addition for any serious collector, researcher, or educational display.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photographs. A 1cm scale cube is included in the images for full size reference. Please review the photos for detailed views and dimensions.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite
- Species: Hildaites surtepentum (formally described, attribution likely to Buckman or contemporaries depending on revision)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Upper Toarcian (~182 to 174 million years ago)
- Location: Ilminster, Somerset, England, UK
- Depositional Environment: Marine shelf in a shallow epicontinental sea, rich in fine-grained silts and clays
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Family: Hildoceratidae
- Zone (Inferred): Possibly within the Levesquei or Bifrons Zones, which host many Hildaites species in Ilminster strata
Morphological Features:
- Evolute coiling with moderately wide umbilicus
- Strong, sinuous ribbing that bifurcates mid-flank
- Smooth ventrolateral shoulder leading to a rounded venter
- Known for distinctive shell ornamentation and precise rib spacing
Notable Points:
- Hildaites species are stratigraphically important and widely used in Jurassic ammonite biostratigraphy
- Fossils from Ilminster are often highly sought after due to the fine detail preserved in the Lower Lias clays and silts
- Rarely offered species, especially with excellent preservation like this example
Why This Fossil is a Collector’s Piece:
- Rare Upper Toarcian ammonite from a renowned UK site
- Detailed ribbing and classic Hildaites features
- Excellent for study, display, or stratigraphic reference
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- 100% genuine and ethically sourced
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Description
A beautifully preserved and rare specimen of the ammonite Hildaites surtepentum, from the Upper Toarcian Stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in the well-known fossil-bearing layers near Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom. This is a genuine collector-grade fossil showcasing distinctive features of the genus Hildaites, a valuable addition for any serious collector, researcher, or educational display.
You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photographs. A 1cm scale cube is included in the images for full size reference. Please review the photos for detailed views and dimensions.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite
- Species: Hildaites surtepentum (formally described, attribution likely to Buckman or contemporaries depending on revision)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Upper Toarcian (~182 to 174 million years ago)
- Location: Ilminster, Somerset, England, UK
- Depositional Environment: Marine shelf in a shallow epicontinental sea, rich in fine-grained silts and clays
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
- Family: Hildoceratidae
- Zone (Inferred): Possibly within the Levesquei or Bifrons Zones, which host many Hildaites species in Ilminster strata
Morphological Features:
- Evolute coiling with moderately wide umbilicus
- Strong, sinuous ribbing that bifurcates mid-flank
- Smooth ventrolateral shoulder leading to a rounded venter
- Known for distinctive shell ornamentation and precise rib spacing
Notable Points:
- Hildaites species are stratigraphically important and widely used in Jurassic ammonite biostratigraphy
- Fossils from Ilminster are often highly sought after due to the fine detail preserved in the Lower Lias clays and silts
- Rarely offered species, especially with excellent preservation like this example
Why This Fossil is a Collector’s Piece:
- Rare Upper Toarcian ammonite from a renowned UK site
- Detailed ribbing and classic Hildaites features
- Excellent for study, display, or stratigraphic reference
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- 100% genuine and ethically sourced
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