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Vascoceras fossil ammonite – lower turonian, cretaceous | gombe, nigeria | alice purnell collection | 100% genuine with coa

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Explore a fascinating piece of Earth’s ancient marine history with this VASCOCERAS fossil ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Gombe, Nigeria. This authentic and beautifully preserved fossil is an ideal addition for collectors, educators, and paleontology enthusiasts.

Vascoceras ammonites are known for their distinctively ribbed, coiled shells, representing the swift-swimming cephalopods that thrived in prehistoric seas approximately 93.9 to 89.8 million years ago. These ammonites serve as key index fossils, instrumental in dating marine sedimentary layers and providing valuable insight into the ecosystems of the Cretaceous period.

This specimen originates from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest and most renowned ammonite collections, adding notable value and authenticity. The fossil has been meticulously selected and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Vascoceras
  • Type: Fossil Ammonite
  • Age: Lower Turonian, Cretaceous Period (~93.9 – 89.8 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Gombe, Nigeria
  • Geological Formation: Cretaceous marine deposits

Product Details:

  • Condition: 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Included: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Sizing: Scale rule squares/cube = 1 cm (please refer to photos for exact dimensions)

The photo provided displays the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. Whether you are expanding a paleontological collection, seeking an educational resource, or searching for a unique and thoughtful gift, this fossil is a perfect choice.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Explore a fascinating piece of Earth’s ancient marine history with this VASCOCERAS fossil ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Gombe, Nigeria. This authentic and beautifully preserved fossil is an ideal addition for collectors, educators, and paleontology enthusiasts.

Vascoceras ammonites are known for their distinctively ribbed, coiled shells, representing the swift-swimming cephalopods that thrived in prehistoric seas approximately 93.9 to 89.8 million years ago. These ammonites serve as key index fossils, instrumental in dating marine sedimentary layers and providing valuable insight into the ecosystems of the Cretaceous period.

This specimen originates from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest and most renowned ammonite collections, adding notable value and authenticity. The fossil has been meticulously selected and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Vascoceras
  • Type: Fossil Ammonite
  • Age: Lower Turonian, Cretaceous Period (~93.9 – 89.8 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Gombe, Nigeria
  • Geological Formation: Cretaceous marine deposits

Product Details:

  • Condition: 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Included: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Sizing: Scale rule squares/cube = 1 cm (please refer to photos for exact dimensions)

The photo provided displays the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. Whether you are expanding a paleontological collection, seeking an educational resource, or searching for a unique and thoughtful gift, this fossil is a perfect choice.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous

Origin

Nigeria

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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