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Vascoceras glabrum fossil ammonite, cretaceous lower turonian, gombe nigeria – genuine w/ coa

£48.00

This is a VASCOCERAS GLABRUM Fossil Ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous, discovered in Gombe, Nigeria. This exceptional fossil originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most significant fossil collections in the world, making it an extraordinary piece for collectors and paleontology enthusiasts alike.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Lower Turonian, Cretaceous
  • Age: Approx. 93 – 89 million years old
  • Location: Gombe, Nigeria
  • Preservation: Well-preserved, showcasing detailed suture patterns and ribbed shell morphology typical of Vascoceras species
  • Specimen Origin: From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Genus: Vascoceras
  • Species: Glabrum
  • Category: Cephalopod fossil (Ammonite)
  • Morphology: Vascoceras glabrum is characterized by its robust, involute shell with prominent ribbing and complex suture patterns. These ammonites thrived in Cretaceous marine environments and serve as valuable index fossils for dating rock formations.

Why This Fossil?

  • 100% Genuine Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Collector’s Item – Sourced from the Alice Purnell Collection, ensuring its authenticity and historical significance.
  • Perfect for Display – Ideal for museums, collectors, educators, and enthusiasts.
  • Unique & One-of-a-Kind – The fossil shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive.
  • Scale Rule for Sizing – A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo for accurate size reference.

Ideal for:

  • Fossil collectors
  • Paleontology enthusiasts
  • Museum and educational displays
  • Unique scientific gifts
  • Geological study

This rare Cretaceous ammonite fossil is a scientifically valuable and visually striking specimen, perfect for any fossil enthusiast or professional collector. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Earth’s prehistoric history from one of the most prestigious fossil collections in the world!

Ships securely packaged with full documentation and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

This is a VASCOCERAS GLABRUM Fossil Ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous, discovered in Gombe, Nigeria. This exceptional fossil originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most significant fossil collections in the world, making it an extraordinary piece for collectors and paleontology enthusiasts alike.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Lower Turonian, Cretaceous
  • Age: Approx. 93 – 89 million years old
  • Location: Gombe, Nigeria
  • Preservation: Well-preserved, showcasing detailed suture patterns and ribbed shell morphology typical of Vascoceras species
  • Specimen Origin: From the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Genus: Vascoceras
  • Species: Glabrum
  • Category: Cephalopod fossil (Ammonite)
  • Morphology: Vascoceras glabrum is characterized by its robust, involute shell with prominent ribbing and complex suture patterns. These ammonites thrived in Cretaceous marine environments and serve as valuable index fossils for dating rock formations.

Why This Fossil?

  • 100% Genuine Specimen – All of our fossils are authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Collector’s Item – Sourced from the Alice Purnell Collection, ensuring its authenticity and historical significance.
  • Perfect for Display – Ideal for museums, collectors, educators, and enthusiasts.
  • Unique & One-of-a-Kind – The fossil shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive.
  • Scale Rule for Sizing – A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo for accurate size reference.

Ideal for:

  • Fossil collectors
  • Paleontology enthusiasts
  • Museum and educational displays
  • Unique scientific gifts
  • Geological study

This rare Cretaceous ammonite fossil is a scientifically valuable and visually striking specimen, perfect for any fossil enthusiast or professional collector. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Earth’s prehistoric history from one of the most prestigious fossil collections in the world!

Ships securely packaged with full documentation and 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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