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Rare Megalytoceras confusum Fossil Ammonite – Middle Bajocian, Inferior Oolite – Jurassic Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection
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Rare Megalytoceras confusum Fossil Ammonite – Middle Bajocian, Inferior Oolite – Jurassic Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection

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Presenting a RARE and genuine specimen of Megalytoceras confusum, a large and distinctive fossil ammonite from the Inferior Oolite Formation, deposited during the Middle Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period. This beautiful piece was collected at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom, a well-known site along the world-famous Jurassic Coast.

This specimen is part of the respected Alice Purnell Collection, known for high-quality, accurately identified fossils. It is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the photographed specimen is the exact one you will receive.

Scale Rule Square = 1cm – please refer to the photo for full measurements.

Geological & Palaeontological Context:

  • Species: Megalytoceras confusum
  • Geological Stage: Middle Bajocian (~170–168 million years ago)
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Locality: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform with high energy oolitic and bioclastic limestone deposition – excellent for fossil preservation.
  • Biozone (tentative): Likely within the Parkinsoni or Sauzei Zones, based on genus association and stratigraphy of the Inferior Oolite.
  • Notable: This genus includes some of the larger ammonites from the Middle Jurassic, often used in zonal correlation due to its limited stratigraphic range.

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Family: Lytoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Lytoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Suborder: Lytoceratina
  • Formally Described By: Buckman (var. confusum refers to morphological variation within Megalytoceras species complex)

Morphology & Noteworthy Features:

Megalytoceras confusum is recognised by:

  • A moderately evolute shell with deep umbilicus
  • Strong ribbing and flattened flanks
  • Large size and coarse ornamentation
  • Broadly rounded venter
  • This makes it a highly desirable display fossil as well as a valuable piece for biostratigraphic collections.

Highlights:

  • Rare species from an iconic UK locality
  • Museum-grade fossil ammonite from the Jurassic Coast
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection – assured provenance
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A striking fossil perfect for collectors, decorators, or educational purposes

Final Notes:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The fossil shown is the actual specimen you will receive.

Scale cube = 1cm for size reference – please see images.

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Description

Presenting a RARE and genuine specimen of Megalytoceras confusum, a large and distinctive fossil ammonite from the Inferior Oolite Formation, deposited during the Middle Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period. This beautiful piece was collected at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom, a well-known site along the world-famous Jurassic Coast.

This specimen is part of the respected Alice Purnell Collection, known for high-quality, accurately identified fossils. It is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the photographed specimen is the exact one you will receive.

Scale Rule Square = 1cm – please refer to the photo for full measurements.

Geological & Palaeontological Context:

  • Species: Megalytoceras confusum
  • Geological Stage: Middle Bajocian (~170–168 million years ago)
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Locality: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform with high energy oolitic and bioclastic limestone deposition – excellent for fossil preservation.
  • Biozone (tentative): Likely within the Parkinsoni or Sauzei Zones, based on genus association and stratigraphy of the Inferior Oolite.
  • Notable: This genus includes some of the larger ammonites from the Middle Jurassic, often used in zonal correlation due to its limited stratigraphic range.

Taxonomic Classification:

  • Family: Lytoceratidae
  • Superfamily: Lytoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Suborder: Lytoceratina
  • Formally Described By: Buckman (var. confusum refers to morphological variation within Megalytoceras species complex)

Morphology & Noteworthy Features:

Megalytoceras confusum is recognised by:

  • A moderately evolute shell with deep umbilicus
  • Strong ribbing and flattened flanks
  • Large size and coarse ornamentation
  • Broadly rounded venter
  • This makes it a highly desirable display fossil as well as a valuable piece for biostratigraphic collections.

Highlights:

  • Rare species from an iconic UK locality
  • Museum-grade fossil ammonite from the Jurassic Coast
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection – assured provenance
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A striking fossil perfect for collectors, decorators, or educational purposes

Final Notes:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The fossil shown is the actual specimen you will receive.

Scale cube = 1cm for size reference – please see images.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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