RARE Mammites Nodosioides Fossil Ammonite (Macroconch) – Lower Turonian, Cretaceous: Haute Provence, UK – COA

Description

RARE Mammites Nodosioides Fossil Ammonite (Macroconch) – Lower Turonian, Cretaceous: Haute Provence, UK

Species: Mammites nodosioides (Macroconch Ammonite)

Geological Period: Cretaceous (Lower Turonian, ~93-89 million years ago)

Origin: Haute Provence, UK

Authenticity: 100% Genuine Specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

This is an exceptionally rare and well-preserved macroconch fossil ammonite of Mammites nodosioides from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous period, found in Haute Provence, UK. A macroconch is the larger form of sexually dimorphic ammonites, likely representing the female of the species. It features bold ribbing and nodular ornamentation, making it an outstanding display and research piece for fossil collectors, paleontologists, and enthusiasts.

Why This Fossil is Special?

RARE MACROCONCH FORM – Likely the female form of Mammites nodosioides, larger and robust

EXCELLENT PRESERVATION – Showcases clear ribbing and a distinctive nodular texture

Genuine Cretaceous Specimen – Over 90 million years old

Authentic & Certified – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

From the Alice Purnell Collection – A part of a world-renowned ammonite collection

Ideal for Study & Display – A museum-quality specimen for collectors, educators, and researchers

About Mammites nodosioides

Ammonites were ancient marine mollusks related to modern squids and octopuses. Mammites nodosioides is a well-known ammonite species from the Acanthoceratidae family, characterized by its distinctive, robust shell with tubercles (knobs) and complex sutures. These ammonites thrived during the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous, in shallow marine environments.

This fossil provides a valuable insight into ammonite dimorphism and Cretaceous marine ecosystems, making it a significant piece for paleontological study and collection.

Specifications:

Size: See scale rule in photos for accurate sizing

Condition: Well-preserved, with natural details and nodular texture

Exact Specimen: The fossil in the images is the one you will receive

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