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Rare TETRAGONITES EPIGONUM Heteromorph Fossil Ammonite Santonian Cretaceous Fossil | Trent River Formation, Vancouver Island, Canada

Rare TETRAGONITES EPIGONUM Heteromorph Fossil Ammonite Santonian Cretaceous Fossil | Trent River Formation, Vancouver Island, Canada

Name: Rare TETRAGONITES EPIGONUM Heteromorph Fossil Ammonite Santonian Cretaceous Fossil | Trent River Formation, Vancouver Island, Canada
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: AF0014
Price: 16.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Original price was: £21.00.Current price is: £16.80.

This listing offers a rare Tetragonites epigonum heteromorph ammonite fossil from the Santonian stage of the Cretaceous period, discovered in the Trent River Formation, Vancouver Island, Canada. This remarkable ammonite fossil is an excellent representation of the unique, coiled morphology typical of the Tetragonites genus, which reflects the evolutionary complexity of ammonites during the Late Cretaceous period.

The Tetragonites epigonum species is known for its elegant spiral design, making it both a scientifically important and visually striking addition to any collection. Fossils from the Trent River Formation are highly valued for their quality and rarity, and this specimen is no exception. Adding to its significance, this ammonite comes from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest and most renowned collections of ammonites. Fossils from this collection are celebrated for their authenticity, historical value, and exceptional preservation.

Key Details:

Species: Tetragonites epigonum (heteromorph ammonite)
Age: Santonian, Cretaceous (~83-86 million years old)
Location: Trent River Formation, Vancouver Island, Canada
Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, providing assurance of its authenticity and quality. The photo displays the exact specimen you will receive, with a scale rule featuring 1cm squares included for accurate size reference.

This carefully chosen and expertly preserved fossil is an exceptional addition to any collection, a valuable educational resource for understanding prehistoric marine life, or a unique display piece for enthusiasts of Earth’s ancient history.

Don’t miss your chance to own this rare and scientifically significant ammonite fossil with impeccable provenance from the Alice Purnell Collection. Order today to secure this extraordinary specimen for your collection!

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SKU: AF0014 Category: Regular Heteromorphs

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a rare TETRAGONITES EPIGONUM heteromorph fossil ammonite, identified from the Cretaceous Santonian stage. The specimen is associated with the Trent River Formation on Vancouver Island, Canada, making it an appealing addition for ammonite collectors, Cretaceous fossil enthusiasts and anyone interested in the paleontology of British Columbia.

Tetragonites epigonum is identified here as a heteromorph ammonite. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squids and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in the geological record, while heteromorph ammonites are especially valued by collectors for their distinctive shell forms and evolutionary significance. The identification supplied for this specimen is retained exactly as TETRAGONITES EPIGONUM.

Geological Context

The specimen is attributed to the Santonian, a stage within the Late Cretaceous. Its listed geological association is the Trent River Formation, with location details supplied as Santon, Trent River, Vancouver Island, Canada. This combination of fossil identification, geological age and formation provides useful context for display, research and collection cataloguing.

The Cretaceous Period is well known for its diverse marine fossil record. Ammonites are important to paleontologists because their rapidly changing shell forms can assist with studying evolutionary patterns and relative geological age. A Santonian ammonite from the Trent River Formation therefore offers both visual appeal and a direct connection to the marine environments represented in the Cretaceous fossil record of Vancouver Island.

Collection Details

From the Alice Purnell Collection

This specimen is suited to private fossil collections, educational displays, natural history cabinets and geology-focused interiors. Its named identification and geological context make it particularly suitable for collectors who value documented ammonites and fossils connected with a specific formation and stage.

Authenticity and Photography

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s visible form and presentation. The supplied identification, Santonian age, Trent River Formation association and Vancouver Island location make this a focused collector piece for anyone specialising in ammonites, heteromorph fossils, Cretaceous palaeontology or Canadian geological material.

Additional information

Weight	0.1 g
Dimensions	10 × 10 × 10 cm

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