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VERMISPHINCTES Fossil Ammonite Middle Oxfordian Jurassic Chatente France Genuine | Alice Purnell Collection

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VERMISPHINCTES Fossil Ammonite Middle Oxfordian Jurassic Chatente France Genuine | Alice Purnell Collection

Name: VERMISPHINCTES Fossil Ammonite Middle Oxfordian Jurassic Chatente France Genuine | Alice Purnell Collection
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: AF1019
Price: 28.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £28.80.

For sale is an authentic Vermisphinctes ammonite fossil from the Middle Oxfordian stage of the Jurassic Period, discovered in Charente, France. This fossil is a carefully chosen specimen, displaying the intricate ribbing and coiled morphology that defines the Vermisphinctes genus. A rare and scientifically significant ammonite, it is an essential piece for fossil collectors and paleontology enthusiasts.

Geology & Fossil Type:

This ammonite originates from the Middle Oxfordian, a stage within the Upper Jurassic, dating back approximately 160 million years. The Oxfordian seas were teeming with marine life, making this period one of great diversification for ammonites. These fossils are crucial for biostratigraphic dating, allowing geologists to correlate rock formations across different regions.

Vermisphinctes belonged to the subclass Ammonoidea, an extinct group of marine mollusks closely related to modern squids and octopuses. These ammonites were efficient swimmers, using their chambered shells to regulate buoyancy and navigate ancient ocean currents. Their ribbed shells provided protection from predators and reinforced their structural integrity.

Fossil Details:

100% Genuine Fossil – No Replicas or Synthetics
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
From the Alice Purnell Collection, a highly regarded fossil collection
Scale cube = 1cm for size reference (please see photos for full dimensions)
You will receive the exact specimen shown in the listing

This rare Vermisphinctes ammonite fossil is an ideal specimen for fossil collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts. Whether displayed as a stunning showcase piece, studied for its geological significance, or given as a unique prehistoric gift, this ammonite is a remarkable artifact from the Jurassic seas.

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SKU: AF1019 Category: French Ammonites

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VERMISPHINCTES Fossil Ammonite

This fossil specimen is identified as a VERMISPHINCTES fossil ammonite from the Middle Oxfordian of the Jurassic, associated with Chatente, France. It is an appealing piece for collectors of Jurassic fossils, ammonites, palaeontology and natural history specimens. The supplied identification provides a specific genus name and geological placement, making this specimen suitable for display, study and educational collections.

Geological Age and Identification

The Oxfordian is a stage within the Jurassic Period, and the Middle Oxfordian represents a defined interval within that stage. Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods known primarily from their coiled shells, which are frequently preserved as fossils in sedimentary rocks. Their abundance and diversity through geological time make them important fossils for understanding Jurassic marine life and for studying changes in fossil assemblages through successive geological intervals.

This specimen is identified as VERMISPHINCTES and is described as Middle Oxfordian, Jurassic. These details make it particularly relevant to collectors who organise specimens by geological age, ammonite identification or French fossil localities. The Chatente, France association adds locality interest for collectors building geographically focused European fossil displays.

Collection and Display

From the Alice Purnell Collection

A VERMISPHINCTES ammonite fossil can be displayed as part of a Jurassic collection, an ammonite cabinet, a geological teaching arrangement or a natural history study. Its labelled identification and geological context make it useful for presenting the relationship between fossil specimens, geological time and palaeontological classification. It may also appeal to collectors interested in historical collections and specimens connected with the Alice Purnell Collection.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Please use the photographs to appreciate the visible form, surface and presentation of this individual fossil. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The images are intended to provide a direct view of the specimen offered, while the written identification records its supplied genus, geological age and locality association.

Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording accompanies the specimen as part of its presentation and provides an additional record for collectors. This fossil is suitable for anyone interested in ammonites, Jurassic palaeontology, Middle Oxfordian fossils, French geological material and educational natural history displays. It can be incorporated into a personal fossil collection, used as a conversation piece or kept as a reference specimen for exploring Jurassic marine life and fossil classification.

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