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RARE Parkinsonia longidens Fossil Ammonite – Upper Bajocian, Jurassic, Normandy France – Genuine + COA

£24.00

A rare and scientifically significant Parkinsonia longidens Fossil Ammonite, from the Upper Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, collected in Normandy, France. This distinctive ammonite displays classic features of the species and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Parkinsonia longidens
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Family: Parkinsoniidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Jurassic
  • Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Upper Bajocian (approx. 170.3 to 168.3 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Likely from the Parkinsonia longidens Subzone of the Parkinsonia Zone, a well-recognised stratigraphic unit in Europe
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform, dominated by calcareous sediments and periodic marl beds

Locality:

  • Region: Normandy, France
  • Formation: Bajocian marine limestones and marls typical of the Paris Basin (specific lithostratigraphy unconfirmed)

Morphology & Features:

  • Evolute shell with wide umbilicus
  • Straight, fine ribbing that bifurcates gently along the flanks
  • Flattened flanks and a sharply defined venter
  • Excellent contrast between the ribbing and smooth interspaces

Scientific Notes:

  • Parkinsonia longidens was first described by Sowerby in 1825, and is considered a key zonal index fossil in the European Bajocian stratigraphy
  • Frequently used for interregional correlation in Middle Jurassic ammonite biostratigraphy

Notable Details:

  • Carefully selected, unaltered fossil with no restoration
  • Outstanding preservation and diagnostic features visible
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. Refer to image for full specimen dimensions

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with every purchase.

 

An excellent opportunity to acquire a rare Parkinsonia longidens fossil ammonite – a true testament to the biodiversity of Jurassic marine life.

 

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Description

A rare and scientifically significant Parkinsonia longidens Fossil Ammonite, from the Upper Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, collected in Normandy, France. This distinctive ammonite displays classic features of the species and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Parkinsonia longidens
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
  • Family: Parkinsoniidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Jurassic
  • Epoch/Stage: Middle Jurassic – Upper Bajocian (approx. 170.3 to 168.3 million years ago)
  • Biozone: Likely from the Parkinsonia longidens Subzone of the Parkinsonia Zone, a well-recognised stratigraphic unit in Europe
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine platform, dominated by calcareous sediments and periodic marl beds

Locality:

  • Region: Normandy, France
  • Formation: Bajocian marine limestones and marls typical of the Paris Basin (specific lithostratigraphy unconfirmed)

Morphology & Features:

  • Evolute shell with wide umbilicus
  • Straight, fine ribbing that bifurcates gently along the flanks
  • Flattened flanks and a sharply defined venter
  • Excellent contrast between the ribbing and smooth interspaces

Scientific Notes:

  • Parkinsonia longidens was first described by Sowerby in 1825, and is considered a key zonal index fossil in the European Bajocian stratigraphy
  • Frequently used for interregional correlation in Middle Jurassic ammonite biostratigraphy

Notable Details:

  • Carefully selected, unaltered fossil with no restoration
  • Outstanding preservation and diagnostic features visible
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. Refer to image for full specimen dimensions

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with every purchase.

 

An excellent opportunity to acquire a rare Parkinsonia longidens fossil ammonite – a true testament to the biodiversity of Jurassic marine life.

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

France

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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