RARE Meekoceras Hanieli Fossil Ammonite – Upper Triassic, Bihati Timor, Indonesia – 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

Description

This Meekoceras hanieli fossil ammonite is an exceptional specimen from the Upper Triassic period, discovered in Bihati Timor, Indonesia. Meekoceras is an extinct genus of ammonites, and this fossil offers a rare look at this particular species from the Triassic period, which marked the recovery of marine life after the Permian-Triassic extinction event. With its well-preserved structure and distinctive features, this ammonite fossil is an outstanding find for any collector.

Geological Information:

• Geological Stage: Upper Triassic (Approximately 237 to 201 million years ago)
• Depositional Environment: The Upper Triassic period saw significant evolutionary developments in marine life, with ammonoids like Meekoceras hanieli thriving in the oceans of the time. Fossils from Bihati Timor, Indonesia, provide critical insight into the marine ecosystems of the period, offering a glimpse into the Triassic seas that were populated by these cephalopods.
• Biozone: The fossil comes from the Triassic biozone, a period known for the resurgence of marine life after the mass extinction of the Permian period. This zone represents the flourishing of marine ecosystems and the diversity of life forms, including ammonoids like Meekoceras hanieli.

Fossil Features:

• Family: Meekoceratidae
• Super Family: Ammonoidea
• Order: Ammonitida
• Morphology: Meekoceras hanieli is a coiled ammonite that exhibits distinctive ribbing and a well-defined spiral structure. The species is known for its smooth, rounded shape and prominent suture lines. The ammonite’s shell is moderately involute, and the specimen shows excellent preservation of its original form.
• Zone: Fossils of this species are from the Triassic zone, which provides important information about the marine life that emerged after the Permian-Triassic extinction event.

Notable Details:

• This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and authenticity.
• The specimen is a high-quality, carefully selected fossil with outstanding preservation of its natural form. The photograph shows the actual specimen that will be shipped to you.
• Scale Rule: The scale cube in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to accurately gauge the size of the fossil. Full size details can be found in the photograph.

Condition:

The Meekoceras hanieli fossil ammonite is in excellent condition, with clear and well-defined suture lines. It has been carefully cleaned and treated to preserve its details, making it an ideal piece for any Triassic fossil collection or for collectors interested in ammonites and marine fossils.