Description
Identification
This listing features a Tragophylloceras fossil ammonite, a scientifically named Jurassic fossil from Dorset, UK. Tragophylloceras is an ammonite genus, making this specimen an appealing addition for collectors of cephalopod fossils, Jurassic palaeontology and British geological material. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their fossilised shells are valued for their connection to ancient marine ecosystems and for the role ammonites play in geological study and biostratigraphy.
Geological Setting
The specimen is identified as originating from the Eype Nodule Bed within the Eype Clay Member of the Dyrham Formation. Its supplied stratigraphic information places it in the Stokesi Subzone, Margaritatus, Plienseachian, Jurassic. The stated locality is Golden Cap, Seatown, Dorset, UK. These geological details make the specimen particularly relevant to collectors interested in Dorset fossils, Jurassic stratigraphy, British ammonites and the regional geology of the English Jurassic Coast.
The Eype Nodule Bed and Eype Clay Member form part of the documented geological succession represented by the Dyrham Formation. Stratigraphic terms such as bed, member, formation and subzone help place a fossil within a particular sequence of rocks and provide a framework for comparing fossils from different localities. The inclusion of the Stokesi Subzone, Margaritatus and Plienseachian information adds useful context for collectors who catalogue specimens according to geological stage and biozone.
Collector Interest
Tragophylloceras fossils are well suited to collections focused on ammonites, Jurassic marine life, Dorset geology or regional fossil localities. This specimen can be displayed as a conversation piece or used as a tangible reference for learning about ammonite diversity, fossil preparation and the stratigraphic record of the Jurassic. It may also appeal to students, educators, fossil enthusiasts and collectors building a locality-based collection from the UK.
The Golden Cap and Seatown area of Dorset is associated with important coastal exposures and a long-standing interest in Jurassic geology. A fossil with a recorded bed, member, formation, subzone and locality offers more catalogue value than an object labelled only with a broad geological period. These details can be retained alongside the specimen for future reference, collection documentation or educational display.
Preparation and Collection
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
The preparation history makes this fossil suitable for collectors who appreciate specimens that have been responsibly recovered and prepared for study or display. It can be incorporated into a cabinet of ammonites, a Dorset fossil collection, a Jurassic teaching display or a broader palaeontology collection.
Certificate of 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 specimen and can be stored with the fossil as part of its collection record. The certificate and geological information together provide useful supporting context for display, cataloguing and educational use.
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