Rare paracrioceras occulatum fossil ammonite fragment – barremian, cretaceous, bouches-du-rhône, france – genuine specimen with coa

Description

This is a rare Paracrioceras occulatum fossil ammonite fragment, dating to the Barremian stage of the Early Cretaceous (~129-125 million years ago), discovered in Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Paracrioceras is a heteromorph ammonite, meaning it had an irregular, uncoiled shell, differing from the typical tightly coiled ammonites. These ammonites likely had unique buoyancy and swimming adaptations, allowing them to drift in the Cretaceous seas.

Fossils from the Barremian stage are highly sought after, as this was a period of significant ammonite diversification. The presence of Paracrioceras occulatum provides valuable insight into the evolution of heteromorph ammonites during the Early Cretaceous.

Though this is a fragment, it still preserves intricate details of the ammonite’s structure, including well-defined growth lines and ribbing, making it a great specimen for collectors and researchers.

Geological Information:

• Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
• Stage: Barremian, Early Cretaceous (~129-125 million years old)
• Location: Bouches-du-Rhône, France
• Depositional Environment: Marine seafloor with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

• Heteromorph ammonite with preserved ribbing and growth lines
• Distinct features despite being a fragment
• Rare Early Cretaceous ammonite from France
• Valuable for collectors, researchers, and fossil enthusiasts

Key Features:

• Authentic Paracrioceras occulatum fossil ammonite fragment
• Rare specimen from the Barremian stage
• From the Alice Purnell Collection
• 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

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