Description
SCHLOENBACHIA VARIANS SUBVARIANS Fossil Ammonite – Lower Cenomanian, Cretaceous – Shapwick Grange, United Kingdom
About the Fossil:
This well-preserved Schloenbachia varians subvarians ammonite fossil originates from the Lower Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~100-94 million years ago) and was discovered in Shapwick Grange, United Kingdom. Schloenbachia is a genus of highly ornate ammonites, known for their strongly ribbed, evolute shells with distinctive, intricate suture patterns, making them a prized specimen among fossil collectors.
During the Cretaceous period, ammonites like Schloenbachia varians subvarians thrived in shallow marine environments, where they were fast-moving predators and an essential part of the marine ecosystem. The Lower Cenomanian age is particularly well represented in marine sedimentary deposits of Europe, where these ammonites provide crucial insights into the evolution and diversity of ancient cephalopods.
Geology & Formation:
- Geological Age: Lower Cenomanian, Late Cretaceous (~100-94 million years ago)
- Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
- Location: Shapwick Grange, United Kingdom
- Preservation: Excellent fossilization with clearly defined ribbing, suture patterns, and shell morphology
Why This Fossil?
✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection
✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts
✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing
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