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Rare Reynesella sowerbyi Fossil Ammonite | Bajocian Jurassic | Calvados France | Genuine Specimen with COA

Rare Reynesella sowerbyi Fossil Ammonite | Bajocian Jurassic | Calvados France | Genuine Specimen with COA

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This listing is for a Rare Fossil Ammonite (Reynesella sowerbyi) from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, discovered in Calvados, Normandy, France.

100% Genuine Fossil Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Exact Specimen Shown – The photos provided are of the actual fossil you will receive.

Scale for Reference – Scale rule squares/cube = 1cm. Please see photos for full sizing.

 

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine mollusc, related to squid and octopus).
  • Species: Reynesella sowerbyi.
  • Order: Ammonitida.
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea.
  • Family: Stephanoceratidae.
  • Geological Period: Jurassic.
  • Stage/Age: Bajocian (approx. 170 – 168 million years ago).
  • Locality: Calvados, France.

 

Notable Features & Morphology:

  • Shell Form: Involute with a strong, robust shell.
  • Ribs: Distinctive bifurcating ribs crossing the flanks, curving toward the venter.
  • Whorl Section: Sub-rounded with ornamentation typical of Reynesella.
  • Size: A rare, well-preserved example, making it highly sought after.

 

Depositional Environment:

During the Bajocian, the Calvados region was part of a shallow marine shelf with carbonate sedimentation. The limestone and marl sequences here preserved ammonites in fine detail, allowing identification of species used in stratigraphy and correlation.

 

Scientific & Collecting Importance:

Reynesella sowerbyi is a significant ammonite species for biostratigraphic correlation in the Bajocian. Its distinct ribbing and shell form make it a useful index fossil, as well as a desirable collector’s piece due to its rarity and preservation.

 

Why Buy This Fossil?

  • A rare ammonite species from the Bajocian of Calvados, France.
  • Excellent preservation with distinctive ribbing.
  • Perfect for collectors of Jurassic ammonites or European fossil specimens.
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance.

 

All of our fossils are responsibly sourced, carefully prepared, and chosen for quality.

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Description

This listing is for a Rare Fossil Ammonite (Reynesella sowerbyi) from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, discovered in Calvados, Normandy, France.

100% Genuine Fossil Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Exact Specimen Shown – The photos provided are of the actual fossil you will receive.

Scale for Reference – Scale rule squares/cube = 1cm. Please see photos for full sizing.

 

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (extinct marine mollusc, related to squid and octopus).
  • Species: Reynesella sowerbyi.
  • Order: Ammonitida.
  • Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea.
  • Family: Stephanoceratidae.
  • Geological Period: Jurassic.
  • Stage/Age: Bajocian (approx. 170 – 168 million years ago).
  • Locality: Calvados, France.

 

Notable Features & Morphology:

  • Shell Form: Involute with a strong, robust shell.
  • Ribs: Distinctive bifurcating ribs crossing the flanks, curving toward the venter.
  • Whorl Section: Sub-rounded with ornamentation typical of Reynesella.
  • Size: A rare, well-preserved example, making it highly sought after.

 

Depositional Environment:

During the Bajocian, the Calvados region was part of a shallow marine shelf with carbonate sedimentation. The limestone and marl sequences here preserved ammonites in fine detail, allowing identification of species used in stratigraphy and correlation.

 

Scientific & Collecting Importance:

Reynesella sowerbyi is a significant ammonite species for biostratigraphic correlation in the Bajocian. Its distinct ribbing and shell form make it a useful index fossil, as well as a desirable collector’s piece due to its rarity and preservation.

 

Why Buy This Fossil?

  • A rare ammonite species from the Bajocian of Calvados, France.
  • Excellent preservation with distinctive ribbing.
  • Perfect for collectors of Jurassic ammonites or European fossil specimens.
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance.

 

All of our fossils are responsibly sourced, carefully prepared, and chosen for quality.

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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