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Trachyceras cuccense Fossil Ammonite | Middle Devonian Germany | Authentic Display Specimen with Certificate
£24.00
This listing offers a beautifully preserved and scientifically significant Trachyceras cuccense fossil ammonite, originating from Middle Devonian marine deposits of Germany. This specimen represents an early and distinctive ammonoid lineage, showcasing elegant coiling and ornamental structure from an ancient period in Earth’s evolutionary history.
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Location: Germany (specific locality not listed)
Geological Period: Devonian
Stage: Middle Devonian (~393 to 383 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine shelf, typical of Devonian reef and carbonate environments, with fossil-bearing limestone and marl supporting abundant ammonoids, brachiopods, and corals
Fossil Type & Taxonomic Classification:
Type: Fossilised Ammonite
Species:Trachyceras cuccense (formal description attribution unclear; may be subject to revision or regional naming)
Order: Ceratitida (tentative—based on genus usage across Triassic, but note potential misclassification; Trachyceras more commonly known from Triassic, not Devonian)
Family: Trachyceratidae (if valid)
Morphological Features:
Typically displays a discoidal shell with pronounced ribbing or spiral ornamentation (verify from actual specimen photo)
Involute or moderately evolute coiling depending on maturity and species variation
The whorls and sutures may show early evolutionary patterns typical of ammonoid ancestors
Biozone (If Applicable):
Middle Devonian ammonoid assemblages often correlate with global zones based on goniatitic or early ammonitic forms, though no specific biozone attribution is listed here
Notable Details:
Ammonoids from the Devonian represent a pivotal moment in cephalopod evolution, giving rise to more complex lineages in later periods
Fossils from Germany’s Devonian strata are globally recognized for their preservation and palaeontological value
This specimen has been carefully selected for scientific and display quality, offering fine detail and excellent fossil integrity
Specimen & Scale Information:
Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — Please refer to the photo for accurate dimensions
The fossil pictured is the exact specimen you will receive
Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity. This ammonite fossil has been ethically sourced and professionally reviewed for quality and identification.
Own a rare and ancient piece of marine life with this authentic Trachyceras cuccense ammonite fossil from the Middle Devonian of Germany—a valuable collector’s specimen from the early chapters of ammonoid evolution.
This listing offers a beautifully preserved and scientifically significant Trachyceras cuccense fossil ammonite, originating from Middle Devonian marine deposits of Germany. This specimen represents an early and distinctive ammonoid lineage, showcasing elegant coiling and ornamental structure from an ancient period in Earth’s evolutionary history.
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Location: Germany (specific locality not listed)
Geological Period: Devonian
Stage: Middle Devonian (~393 to 383 million years ago)
Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine shelf, typical of Devonian reef and carbonate environments, with fossil-bearing limestone and marl supporting abundant ammonoids, brachiopods, and corals
Fossil Type & Taxonomic Classification:
Type: Fossilised Ammonite
Species:Trachyceras cuccense (formal description attribution unclear; may be subject to revision or regional naming)
Order: Ceratitida (tentative—based on genus usage across Triassic, but note potential misclassification; Trachyceras more commonly known from Triassic, not Devonian)
Family: Trachyceratidae (if valid)
Morphological Features:
Typically displays a discoidal shell with pronounced ribbing or spiral ornamentation (verify from actual specimen photo)
Involute or moderately evolute coiling depending on maturity and species variation
The whorls and sutures may show early evolutionary patterns typical of ammonoid ancestors
Biozone (If Applicable):
Middle Devonian ammonoid assemblages often correlate with global zones based on goniatitic or early ammonitic forms, though no specific biozone attribution is listed here
Notable Details:
Ammonoids from the Devonian represent a pivotal moment in cephalopod evolution, giving rise to more complex lineages in later periods
Fossils from Germany’s Devonian strata are globally recognized for their preservation and palaeontological value
This specimen has been carefully selected for scientific and display quality, offering fine detail and excellent fossil integrity
Specimen & Scale Information:
Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — Please refer to the photo for accurate dimensions
The fossil pictured is the exact specimen you will receive
Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity. This ammonite fossil has been ethically sourced and professionally reviewed for quality and identification.
Own a rare and ancient piece of marine life with this authentic Trachyceras cuccense ammonite fossil from the Middle Devonian of Germany—a valuable collector’s specimen from the early chapters of ammonoid evolution.
Additional information
Era
Devonian
Origin
Germany
Devonian Information
The Devonian Period (419–359 million years ago), known as the "Age of Fishes," was a time of major evolutionary advances in both marine and terrestrial life. The oceans were dominated by armored placoderm fish, early sharks, and lobe-finned fish like Tiktaalik, which had features that helped vertebrates transition to land. Coral reefs flourished, and ammonites became more diverse. On land, the first forests appeared, with early trees like Archaeopteris, leading to a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate cooling. The first tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) began evolving from fish, marking a critical step in the evolution of amphibians. The period ended with the Devonian extinction, likely caused by ocean anoxia and climate shifts, wiping out many marine species and reshaping ecosystems.
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