Tropidoceras Golden Ammonite Fossil Black Ven Marls Lower Lias Jurassic Coast UK

Description

Tropidoceras Golden Ammonite Fossil

This listed fossil is identified as a Tropidoceras golden ammonite. It is a distinctive Jurassic fossil for collectors interested in ammonites, Lower Lias geology and the internationally recognised fossil heritage of the Jurassic Coast. The specimen is associated with the Black Ven Marls and comes from the Stonebarrow Cliff area near Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK.

Locality and Geological Context

The recorded geological information for this specimen is: Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias, Jurassic Coast: Stonebarrow Cliff, Charmouth, LYME REGIS, Dorset, UK. The Lower Lias represents an important interval of the Jurassic, a period widely known for marine sedimentary rocks and abundant fossil remains. The Black Ven area around the Lyme Regis and Charmouth coast is especially significant to fossil collectors because its exposed cliffs and foreshore have produced numerous Jurassic marine fossils.

Tropidoceras Identification

Tropidoceras is an ammonite genus. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their fossilised shells are valued for their scientific importance, attractive forms and connection with ancient marine environments. A Tropidoceras specimen offers an appealing opportunity to own a fossil connected with Jurassic palaeontology and the classic fossil localities of southern England.

The supplied identification is presented at the genus level as Tropidoceras. The product name describes this example as a golden ammonite, making it a visually appealing addition to a fossil collection, geological display or educational cabinet. Its locality information gives the piece added interest for collectors who catalogue specimens by geological unit and collecting area.

Collector and Display Interest

This fossil is suited to collectors of ammonites, Jurassic fossils, British fossils and Lyme Regis material. It can also be used as a conversation piece when discussing the Lower Lias, Jurassic marine life and the fossil-bearing coastal geology of Dorset. The named locality connects the specimen with the Stonebarrow Cliff and Black Ven Marls area, while the Tropidoceras identification provides a focused palaeontological subject for study and display.

The fossil is supplied under SKU P01127. Please retain the locality and identification information with the specimen for collection records, display labels or future reference. The geological wording is particularly useful for collectors who organise specimens according to formation, stratigraphic unit and locality.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.