Description
Fossil Ammonite Identification
This listing features Tragophylloceras and small Androgynoceras fossil ammonites from the Green Ammonite Beds of the Lower Lias. These Jurassic fossil ammonites were collected at Stonebarrow Cliff near Charmouth, on the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. The specimen represents an appealing piece of British palaeontology and is suited to fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, classroom collections and natural history displays.
Tragophylloceras and Androgynoceras are ammonites, extinct marine cephalopods that lived in the ancient seas of the Jurassic Period. Ammonites are especially valued by collectors for their coiled shell forms and their importance in understanding marine environments and geological succession. The presence of these named ammonite forms makes this a particularly interesting Lower Lias fossil association for anyone building a collection focused on Jurassic marine life.
Geological Setting
The fossil comes from the Green Ammonite Beds within the Lower Lias of the Jurassic Coast. The Jurassic Coast is internationally recognised for its exposed sequence of coastal rocks and its importance to earth science, palaeontology and geological study. Stonebarrow Cliff, Charmouth, and the wider Lyme Regis area are celebrated fossil localities where marine Jurassic rocks have yielded a wide range of important fossil remains.
The Lower Lias records ancient marine conditions, when much of the region was covered by a sea inhabited by ammonites and other marine organisms. Fossils from these beds are collected for both their scientific interest and their connection with one of the world’s best-known geological coastlines. This specimen offers a tangible link to the Jurassic rocks of southern England and the fossil heritage of Dorset.
Collection and Preparation
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
The prepared fossil is suitable for display in a cabinet, study collection, educational setting or geology-themed interior. Its named ammonite content and documented location make it an engaging conversation piece for collectors interested in British fossils, Jurassic marine fauna, the Lower Lias and the Jurassic Coast. Ammonites are also popular with students and educators because they provide a clear example of extinct marine life and the way fossils can help connect biological history with changing geological environments.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The accompanying certificate wording provides an additional record of authenticity for the fossil specimen. Please handle any prepared fossil carefully and keep it in a stable display environment suitable for geological specimens. This Jurassic Coast ammonite fossil is a distinctive addition to collections featuring Dorset fossils, Lower Lias geology, British palaeontology and authentic natural history specimens.
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