Description
Strigoceras truellei Fossil Ammonite
This genuine fossil specimen is identified as Strigoceras truellei, an ammonite associated with the Inferior Oolite and the Jurassic Coast of southern England. It is an appealing addition to a fossil collection, geological display, teaching collection or natural history cabinet, offering a direct connection with Jurassic marine life and the rich fossil heritage of Dorset.
Identification and Geological Context
Strigoceras truellei is a named ammonite fossil. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. They lived in ancient seas and developed coiled shells divided internally by chambers. These chambered shells are among the most recognisable fossils from the Mesozoic Era and are especially valued by collectors for their scientific importance, distinctive form and role in understanding ancient marine environments.
The specimen is associated with the Inferior Oolite, a Jurassic geological unit known for fossil-bearing rocks in England. The Jurassic Coast is internationally recognised for its exposed sequence of rocks and fossils, making material from this region particularly attractive to collectors interested in British geology. This fossil is connected with Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK.
Collector and Display Appeal
A Strigoceras truellei ammonite makes a distinctive focal point in a fossil display. It is suitable for collectors of ammonites, Jurassic fossils, Dorset geology and British natural history specimens. It can also be used as an educational object when discussing extinct marine animals, fossilisation, Jurassic rocks and the geological history of the English coastline.
The specimen has been prepared for presentation and is supplied with supporting authenticity documentation. Its connection to the Inferior Oolite and Jurassic Coast gives it added geological and regional interest, while the named identification makes it a useful addition to a labelled collection or classroom geology display.
Specimen Preparation and Collection
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
Photograph and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
The supplied photographs should be used to assess the specimen’s appearance and scale before purchase. This listing is intended for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, students of geology and anyone seeking an authentic Jurassic Coast fossil with a documented identification and regional connection.
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