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RARE Hoplites dentatus Fossil Ammonite, Middle Albian, Cretaceous: Folkestone, United Kingdom – 100% Genuine with COA
£60.00
This RAREHoplites dentatus fossil ammonite is a striking specimen from the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Folkestone, United Kingdom. Hoplites dentatus is a well-known ammonite species from the Cretaceous period, recognized for its distinctive, ribbed shell and complex suture lines. This fossil represents a fascinating glimpse into marine life during the Middle Albian, offering a glimpse into the diversity of ancient sea life and its evolutionary adaptations.
Geological Information:
Geological Stage: Middle Albian, Cretaceous (Approximately 113 to 100 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: During the Middle Albian, much of what is now Europe, including the United Kingdom, was covered by warm, shallow seas. The Folkestone region is known for its chalk deposits, which were formed from the accumulation of marine life such as ammonites. The fossil was preserved in sedimentary deposits formed in these ancient seas, providing a glimpse into the marine ecosystems that thrived in the Cretaceous period.
Biozone: This fossil comes from a Middle Albian biozone, marked by the presence of ammonites, bivalves, and other marine life that flourished during this period. The Middle Albian biozone is significant for understanding the evolution and diversification of Cretaceous marine fauna.
Fossil Features:
Family: Hoplitidae
Super Family: Hoplitoidea
Order: Ammonitida
Morphology: The Hoplites dentatus ammonite features a distinctively ribbed, evolute shell. The ribs on the shell are prominent, running radially along the whorls. The shell displays clear suture lines, which are indicative of its evolutionary development. The ammonite’s smooth, curved body contrasts with the sharp, well-defined ribs. Its shell is slightly flattened, making it a unique and recognizable specimen in the Hoplites genus.
Notable Details:
This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its authenticity and historical value.
The specimen has been carefully selected for its high-quality preservation. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring transparency in your purchase.
Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to accurately gauge the size of the fossil. Full sizing details are available in the photograph.
Condition:
This Hoplites dentatus Fossil Ammonite is in excellent condition, showcasing its distinctive ribbing and well-defined suture lines. The fossil has been cleaned and treated for display, making it an ideal addition to any Cretaceous ammonite collection or for those interested in the marine life of the Middle Albian period.
This RAREHoplites dentatus fossil ammonite is a striking specimen from the Middle Albian Stage of the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Folkestone, United Kingdom. Hoplites dentatus is a well-known ammonite species from the Cretaceous period, recognized for its distinctive, ribbed shell and complex suture lines. This fossil represents a fascinating glimpse into marine life during the Middle Albian, offering a glimpse into the diversity of ancient sea life and its evolutionary adaptations.
Geological Information:
Geological Stage: Middle Albian, Cretaceous (Approximately 113 to 100 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: During the Middle Albian, much of what is now Europe, including the United Kingdom, was covered by warm, shallow seas. The Folkestone region is known for its chalk deposits, which were formed from the accumulation of marine life such as ammonites. The fossil was preserved in sedimentary deposits formed in these ancient seas, providing a glimpse into the marine ecosystems that thrived in the Cretaceous period.
Biozone: This fossil comes from a Middle Albian biozone, marked by the presence of ammonites, bivalves, and other marine life that flourished during this period. The Middle Albian biozone is significant for understanding the evolution and diversification of Cretaceous marine fauna.
Fossil Features:
Family: Hoplitidae
Super Family: Hoplitoidea
Order: Ammonitida
Morphology: The Hoplites dentatus ammonite features a distinctively ribbed, evolute shell. The ribs on the shell are prominent, running radially along the whorls. The shell displays clear suture lines, which are indicative of its evolutionary development. The ammonite’s smooth, curved body contrasts with the sharp, well-defined ribs. Its shell is slightly flattened, making it a unique and recognizable specimen in the Hoplites genus.
Notable Details:
This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its authenticity and historical value.
The specimen has been carefully selected for its high-quality preservation. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring transparency in your purchase.
Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to accurately gauge the size of the fossil. Full sizing details are available in the photograph.
Condition:
This Hoplites dentatus Fossil Ammonite is in excellent condition, showcasing its distinctive ribbing and well-defined suture lines. The fossil has been cleaned and treated for display, making it an ideal addition to any Cretaceous ammonite collection or for those interested in the marine life of the Middle Albian period.
Additional information
Era
Cretaceous
Origin
United Kingdom
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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