Description
Fossil Identification
This listing presents a SPATHITES CHISPAENSIS fossil ammonite from the Lower Turonian of the Cretaceous. The specimen is associated with Gombe, Nigeria, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. Its identification and geological placement make it an appealing addition for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, students of palaeontology and anyone interested in Cretaceous marine life.
Geological Context
The Turonian is a stage within the Cretaceous Period, a significant interval in Earth history known for diverse marine ecosystems and widespread sedimentary deposits. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells and evolutionary changes through geological time have made them especially important to palaeontologists and useful in the study of relative geological age and marine environments.
As a Lower Turonian fossil ammonite, this specimen represents a geological interval from the Cretaceous and offers a tangible connection to the ancient marine world. SPATHITES CHISPAENSIS is a particularly interesting identification for collectors who enjoy building focused collections around ammonites, Cretaceous fossils or specimens from Africa.
Collector Interest
This fossil is well suited to a display cabinet, educational collection, geological study area or natural history-themed interior. It can also make a thoughtful gift for a fossil collector, palaeontology student, geology enthusiast or anyone fascinated by prehistoric life. The named identification, Lower Turonian age and Gombe, Nigeria locality provide useful information for cataloguing and displaying the specimen.
The specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, adding collection context for those who value documented collecting associations. It is supplied as the actual fossil shown in the listing photographs, allowing the buyer to view the individual specimen before purchase.
Photographs and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Please use the photographs to assess the specimen’s presentation, visible features and scale. The images are intended to provide a clear view of this individual fossil and its appearance for display or study.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil. The specimen and certificate are suitable for collectors who prefer their natural history purchases to be presented with supporting documentation.
Display and Educational Use
A fossil ammonite such as this can be displayed alongside other Cretaceous fossils, African geological specimens or examples of extinct marine organisms. It offers an engaging way to introduce discussions about ammonite evolution, marine ecosystems, geological stages and the fossil record. Its named identification also makes it suitable for a labelled display or a personal reference collection.
Whether purchased for its scientific interest, geological age, African locality or classic ammonite appeal, this SPATHITES CHISPAENSIS fossil provides a distinctive piece of natural history for collectors and learners.
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