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Sonninia corrugata Fossil Ammonite | Jurassic Bajocian Redhole Lane Dorset UK | Genuine Specimen with Certificate
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Sonninia corrugata Fossil Ammonite | Jurassic Bajocian Redhole Lane Dorset UK | Genuine Specimen with Certificate

£36.00

This listing features a beautifully preserved Sonninia corrugata ammonite fossil, collected from Redhole Lane, near Sherborne, Dorset, UK. Dating from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, this fossil comes from a site well known for its classic ammonite-bearing beds and exceptional palaeontological history.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

  • Location: Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Middle Jurassic, Bajocian (~170 to 168 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine basin with alternating limestones and marls; the environment supported diverse ammonite fauna and allowed excellent fossil preservation

Fossil Type & Taxonomic Classification:

  • Type: Fossilised Ammonite
  • Species: Sonninia corrugata (described by d’Orbigny, 1845)
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea
  • Family: Sonniniidae

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with well-marked corrugations giving the species its name
  • Evolute to moderately involute coiling with exposed inner whorls
  • Fine detail often preserved on outer whorls due to marly sediment matrix

Biozone (If Applicable):

  • Commonly found within the Sonninia corrugata Biozone, a key biostratigraphic marker of the upper Bajocian

Notable Details:

  • Sonninia corrugata is widely used in biostratigraphy for correlating Bajocian strata across Europe
  • Redhole Lane is a well-documented fossil locality, contributing to many mid-Jurassic ammonite collections
  • This specimen has been carefully selected for clarity, completeness, and aesthetic value, making it ideal for collectors, educators, or display

Specimen & Scale Information:

  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — See the listing photo for exact size
  • The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive, with no substitutes used

 

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, and every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This ammonite has been ethically sourced and professionally reviewed.

 

Add a distinctive Jurassic ammonite to your collection with this genuine Sonninia corrugata fossil from Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset—a classic and scientifically valuable piece of Britain’s palaeontological record.

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Description

This listing features a beautifully preserved Sonninia corrugata ammonite fossil, collected from Redhole Lane, near Sherborne, Dorset, UK. Dating from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, this fossil comes from a site well known for its classic ammonite-bearing beds and exceptional palaeontological history.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

  • Location: Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Middle Jurassic, Bajocian (~170 to 168 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine basin with alternating limestones and marls; the environment supported diverse ammonite fauna and allowed excellent fossil preservation

Fossil Type & Taxonomic Classification:

  • Type: Fossilised Ammonite
  • Species: Sonninia corrugata (described by d’Orbigny, 1845)
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hammatoceratoidea
  • Family: Sonniniidae

Morphological Features:

  • Strongly ribbed shell with well-marked corrugations giving the species its name
  • Evolute to moderately involute coiling with exposed inner whorls
  • Fine detail often preserved on outer whorls due to marly sediment matrix

Biozone (If Applicable):

  • Commonly found within the Sonninia corrugata Biozone, a key biostratigraphic marker of the upper Bajocian

Notable Details:

  • Sonninia corrugata is widely used in biostratigraphy for correlating Bajocian strata across Europe
  • Redhole Lane is a well-documented fossil locality, contributing to many mid-Jurassic ammonite collections
  • This specimen has been carefully selected for clarity, completeness, and aesthetic value, making it ideal for collectors, educators, or display

Specimen & Scale Information:

  • Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — See the listing photo for exact size
  • The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive, with no substitutes used

 

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, and every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This ammonite has been ethically sourced and professionally reviewed.

 

Add a distinctive Jurassic ammonite to your collection with this genuine Sonninia corrugata fossil from Redhole Lane, Sherborne, Dorset—a classic and scientifically valuable piece of Britain’s palaeontological record.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

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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