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RARE Oppelia subradiata Fossil Ammonite – Jurassic Middle Bajocian – Inferior Oolite – Burton Bradstock Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection
RARE Oppelia subradiata Fossil Ammonite – Jurassic Middle Bajocian – Inferior Oolite – Burton Bradstock Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection - Image 2

RARE Oppelia subradiata Fossil Ammonite – Jurassic Middle Bajocian – Inferior Oolite – Burton Bradstock Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection

Original price was: £60.00.Current price is: £54.00.

Available here is a RARE and genuine fossil ammonite of the species Oppelia subradiata, dating to the Middle Bajocian stage of the Jurassic Period (~170 million years ago). This specimen was collected from the Inferior Oolite Formation at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom — part of England’s world-renowned Jurassic Coast.

This beautiful ammonite fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, a reputable and historic collection of British fossils. You will receive the exact specimen pictured, and it is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming it as a 100% genuine fossil.

Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please see the photos for accurate full sizing.

Geological & Palaeontological Information:

  • Species: Oppelia subradiata
  • Geological Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Stratigraphic Stage: Middle Bajocian, Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine shelf; carbonate platform environment with intermittent deeper basinal influences
  • Biozone: Likely from the Parkinsonia or Garantiana zone, depending on the exact horizon
  • Notable: Oppelia subradiata is often used in regional biostratigraphy for Middle Jurassic ammonite zones

Taxonomy:

  • Family: Oppeliidae
  • Superfamily: Haploceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Formally Described By: Waagen, 1867 (as part of the subgenus Oppelia)

Morphological Features:

  • Moderately involute, compressed shell
  • Rounded venter with fine, irregular ribbing
  • Sutural complexity typical of Oppeliidae
  • Graceful, streamlined appearance ideal for paleoecological study
  • Medium size with excellent ornamental preservation

Highlights of This Specimen:

  • A scientifically significant ammonite from the Inferior Oolite Series
  • Comes from the historically important Alice Purnell Collection
  • Authenticated and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Ideal for display, research, teaching, or private fossil collections
  • From the rich paleontological heritage of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Final Notes:

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

The fossil shown is the exact item you will receive.

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – please refer to images for accurate sizing.

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Description

Available here is a RARE and genuine fossil ammonite of the species Oppelia subradiata, dating to the Middle Bajocian stage of the Jurassic Period (~170 million years ago). This specimen was collected from the Inferior Oolite Formation at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, United Kingdom — part of England’s world-renowned Jurassic Coast.

This beautiful ammonite fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, a reputable and historic collection of British fossils. You will receive the exact specimen pictured, and it is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming it as a 100% genuine fossil.

Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – please see the photos for accurate full sizing.

Geological & Palaeontological Information:

  • Species: Oppelia subradiata
  • Geological Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Stratigraphic Stage: Middle Bajocian, Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine shelf; carbonate platform environment with intermittent deeper basinal influences
  • Biozone: Likely from the Parkinsonia or Garantiana zone, depending on the exact horizon
  • Notable: Oppelia subradiata is often used in regional biostratigraphy for Middle Jurassic ammonite zones

Taxonomy:

  • Family: Oppeliidae
  • Superfamily: Haploceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Formally Described By: Waagen, 1867 (as part of the subgenus Oppelia)

Morphological Features:

  • Moderately involute, compressed shell
  • Rounded venter with fine, irregular ribbing
  • Sutural complexity typical of Oppeliidae
  • Graceful, streamlined appearance ideal for paleoecological study
  • Medium size with excellent ornamental preservation

Highlights of This Specimen:

  • A scientifically significant ammonite from the Inferior Oolite Series
  • Comes from the historically important Alice Purnell Collection
  • Authenticated and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Ideal for display, research, teaching, or private fossil collections
  • From the rich paleontological heritage of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Final Notes:

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

The fossil shown is the exact item you will receive.

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – please refer to images for accurate sizing.

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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