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VASCOCERAS Fossil Ammonite Lower Turonian Cretaceous Gombe Nigeria Genuine Specimen
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VASCOCERAS Fossil Ammonite Lower Turonian Cretaceous Gombe Nigeria Genuine Specimen

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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.

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Description

VASCOCERAS Fossil Ammonite

This VASCOCERAS fossil ammonite is identified as Lower Turonian, Cretaceous, with the locality given as Gombe, Nigeria. It is an appealing specimen for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational displays and anyone interested in the marine history preserved within Cretaceous rocks.

Identification and Geological Context

VASCOCERAS is an ammonite, a group of extinct marine cephalopods that lived in the world’s ancient seas. Ammonites are especially valued in palaeontology because their coiled shells, broad distribution and fossil record provide important evidence for studying past marine environments and geological time. This specimen is identified specifically as VASCOCERAS and is assigned to the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous Period.

The Turonian forms part of the Late Cretaceous, a time when extensive marine environments covered areas that are now represented by continental landmasses. Fossil ammonites from this interval are of interest both as natural history objects and as examples of the diversity of marine life during the Cretaceous. The Lower Turonian designation adds useful geological context for collectors who catalogue specimens by age and stratigraphic interval.

Locality and Collection

The locality associated with this fossil is Gombe, Nigeria. Nigerian fossils are an interesting addition to regional and international collections, offering a tangible connection to the palaeontological record of West Africa. This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, making it suitable for a display focused on curated fossil material, ammonites, Cretaceous geology or African palaeontology.

Collector and Display Appeal

As a named ammonite fossil with a stated geological stage and locality, this VASCOCERAS specimen can be used in a personal fossil collection, classroom resource, cabinet display or geology-themed interior. Ammonites are recognisable and informative display fossils, combining scientific interest with the natural visual appeal of preserved marine life from the distant past. The Lower Turonian identification may also be useful for collectors arranging specimens by geological age, while the Gombe, Nigeria locality provides a clear geographic reference for cataloguing.

Authenticity and Photographs

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

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographs to assess the specimen’s scale, presentation and visible characteristics before purchase. The supplied images are intended to show the actual fossil offered, including its overall appearance for collection and display purposes.

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