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

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Discover a remarkable piece of Earth’s history with this VASCOCERAS TECTIFORMIS fossil ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous Period, sourced from Gombe, Nigeria. This fossil is a rare and scientifically significant specimen, perfect for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts.

This Vascoceras tectiformis ammonite displays the characteristic ribbed, coiled shell structure typical of the species, showcasing the intricate details preserved over millions of years. Vascoceras ammonites were fast-swimming marine cephalopods that thrived in ancient seas approximately 93.9 to 89.8 million years ago. Their widespread distribution makes them key index fossils for dating Cretaceous marine deposits.

This specimen comes from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious collections of ammonites globally, ensuring its authenticity and value. The fossil has been carefully selected and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Vascoceras tectiformis
  • 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 (see photos for full dimensions)

The photo displays the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. This fossil makes a perfect addition to any paleontological collection, educational resource, or unique gift for fossil enthusiasts.

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

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Discover a remarkable piece of Earth’s history with this VASCOCERAS TECTIFORMIS fossil ammonite from the Lower Turonian stage of the Cretaceous Period, sourced from Gombe, Nigeria. This fossil is a rare and scientifically significant specimen, perfect for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts.

This Vascoceras tectiformis ammonite displays the characteristic ribbed, coiled shell structure typical of the species, showcasing the intricate details preserved over millions of years. Vascoceras ammonites were fast-swimming marine cephalopods that thrived in ancient seas approximately 93.9 to 89.8 million years ago. Their widespread distribution makes them key index fossils for dating Cretaceous marine deposits.

This specimen comes from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious collections of ammonites globally, ensuring its authenticity and value. The fossil has been carefully selected and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Vascoceras tectiformis
  • 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 (see photos for full dimensions)

The photo displays the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. This fossil makes a perfect addition to any paleontological collection, educational resource, or unique gift for fossil enthusiasts.

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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