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Asteroceras Obtusum Ammonite

Asteroceras Obtusum Ammonite
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Dorset, Uk

Dimensions

Whole Specimen
5.5"/14cm wide
4"/10cm height

Largest Ammonite
2.7"/7cm diameter

Smallest Ammonite
0.7"/2cm diameter

Weight
750g

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Asteroceras Ammonite <strong>Image 2</strong> Asteroceras Ammonite Image 2 - NA0403 [a]
£300.00
Asteroceras Ammonite <strong>Image 3</strong> Asteroceras Ammonite Image 3 - NA0403 [b]
£300.00
Asteroceras Ammonite <strong>Image 4</strong> Asteroceras Ammonite Image 4 - NA0403 [c]
£300.00
Asteroceras Ammonite <strong>Image 5</strong> Asteroceras Ammonite Image 5 - NA0403 [d]
£300.00

Description

A Highly prized British Ammonite; the Asteroceras Obtusum, a Rare Species of Ammonite.

Few are found especially of this High preservation and quality; but even fewer are found of this Size

Displaying its anatomy and chamber definition beautifully; with fascinating coiling and chamber alignment

The Ammonites also displays its Suture Pattern; known as the protective under layering of the prehistoric squid like creature inside, this bizarre patterning is also original to the Ammonite its self and is decoratively appealing.

The Mouth or Funnel of the Cephalopod reveals fantastic Quartz Points or Growths; this is truly Unique and an uncommon occurrence. Influenced via the Fossilization Process, possibly due to the location, Fossil site, exposure to the elements or change to the environment

The original Bedrock has been artistically prepared by our professional experts to allow the Ammonite to become the centre piece of this spectacular Fossil in Design Feature; Fossil Decor. Also with the smaller Ammonite seen, showing great preservation and exposure

This is a specimen you are not likely encounter; Rare and Large Asteroceras Obtusum Ammonite Fossil

Genus

Asteroceras Obtusum Ammonite sp.

Other Nomenclature

Asteroceras Obtusum ammonites, British Ammonites, British Fossils, Sinemurian Ammonites, Pliensbachian Ammonites, Mesozoic Fossils, Jurassic Ammonites, Jurassic Fossils, Lyme Regis Ammonites, Lyme Regis Fossils

Geologic Age:

Mesozoic Era, Lower [Early] Jurassic, Upper Sinemurian; Lower Lias Formation, around 189-196 million years ago

Location

Lower Lias, Obtusum Zone, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK

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