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Spitidiscus rotula Fossil Ammonite, Middle Albian, Cretaceous: France – 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

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This Spitidiscus rotula fossil ammonite is a remarkable specimen from the Middle Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, discovered in France. The Middle Albian is an important part of the Cretaceous, known for the flourishing of marine life, including a wide variety of ammonites. Spitidiscus rotula is a distinctive ammonite species, well-known for its beautifully preserved coiled shell, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

Geological Information:

  • Geological Stage: Middle Albian, Cretaceous (Approximately 113 to 100 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: The Albian Stage was characterized by shallow seas covering much of Europe, including what is now France. These seas were rich in marine life, particularly ammonites, which were prevalent during this period. The fossil was formed in a marine environment where ammonites like Spitidiscus rotula lived in the warm, shallow waters.
  • Biozone: The fossil comes from a Middle Albian biozone, a time when ammonites were widespread and a key component of the marine ecosystem.

Fossil Features:

  • Family: Desmoceratidae
  • Super Family: Desmoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Morphology: The Spitidiscus rotula ammonite exhibits a distinctively coiled shell with prominent ribbing. The shell’s surface is characterized by sharp, fine ribbing and a well-defined, flattened whorl that gives it a unique appearance compared to other ammonite species. Its circular shape and clearly defined features make it an easily recognizable and valuable specimen.

Notable Details:

  • This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the specimen’s legitimacy and value.
  • The specimen was carefully chosen for its quality and preservation. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring you know exactly what you are purchasing.
  • Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to gauge the fossil’s size accurately. Full sizing details are available in the photograph.

Condition:

This Spitidiscus rotula Fossil Ammonite is in excellent condition, showcasing the detailed features of the ammonite’s coiled shell and ribbing. The fossil has been carefully cleaned and treated for display, making it an outstanding addition to any fossil collection.

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Description

This Spitidiscus rotula fossil ammonite is a remarkable specimen from the Middle Albian stage of the Cretaceous Period, discovered in France. The Middle Albian is an important part of the Cretaceous, known for the flourishing of marine life, including a wide variety of ammonites. Spitidiscus rotula is a distinctive ammonite species, well-known for its beautifully preserved coiled shell, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

Geological Information:

  • Geological Stage: Middle Albian, Cretaceous (Approximately 113 to 100 million years ago)
  • Depositional Environment: The Albian Stage was characterized by shallow seas covering much of Europe, including what is now France. These seas were rich in marine life, particularly ammonites, which were prevalent during this period. The fossil was formed in a marine environment where ammonites like Spitidiscus rotula lived in the warm, shallow waters.
  • Biozone: The fossil comes from a Middle Albian biozone, a time when ammonites were widespread and a key component of the marine ecosystem.

Fossil Features:

  • Family: Desmoceratidae
  • Super Family: Desmoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Morphology: The Spitidiscus rotula ammonite exhibits a distinctively coiled shell with prominent ribbing. The shell’s surface is characterized by sharp, fine ribbing and a well-defined, flattened whorl that gives it a unique appearance compared to other ammonite species. Its circular shape and clearly defined features make it an easily recognizable and valuable specimen.

Notable Details:

  • This fossil is 100% GENUINE and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the specimen’s legitimacy and value.
  • The specimen was carefully chosen for its quality and preservation. The photograph provided shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring you know exactly what you are purchasing.
  • Scale Rule: The scale rule squares/cube shown in the photo represents 1cm, allowing you to gauge the fossil’s size accurately. Full sizing details are available in the photograph.

Condition:

This Spitidiscus rotula Fossil Ammonite is in excellent condition, showcasing the detailed features of the ammonite’s coiled shell and ribbing. The fossil has been carefully cleaned and treated for display, making it an outstanding addition to any fossil collection.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous

Origin

France

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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