Description
A beautifully preserved and rare Bullatimorphites bullatus ammonite fossil from the Callovian stage of the Jurassic period, collected near Nérondes, France—a site known for its finely detailed marine fossils from the Middle Jurassic.
This is a 100% genuine fossil specimen, carefully selected and sold with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photo shows the exact piece you will receive, and includes a 1cm cube scale for precise sizing—please refer to the image for measurements.
Geological & Scientific Information:
- Species: Bullatimorphites bullatus
- Type: Fossil Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Age: Approx. 166–163 million years old
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Callovian
- Location Found: Nérondes, France
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Family: Parkinsoniidae
- Morphological Features: Bullatimorphites is known for its inflated, globular whorls and fine ribbing. The species bullatus typically exhibits an involute coiling with smooth flanks and rounded whorl sections, often with subtle but elegant ornamentation.
- Depositional Environment: Marine platform environments with calcareous mudstone and marl deposits—ideal for preserving shelly fauna. The Callovian seas of France supported diverse ammonite populations.
- Biozone Relevance: Bullatimorphites bullatus is used in biostratigraphy for delineating ammonite zones within the Middle Jurassic. It is especially valuable in regional correlations across the Paris Basin and broader European Jurassic sections.
Additional Notes:
This ammonite represents a refined and elegant example of Callovian cephalopod evolution. Its shape and rib structure make it a visually striking fossil that is both scientifically and aesthetically significant. Ideal for collectors of rare Jurassic ammonites.
Why Buy From Us?
- 100% authentic fossils, carefully chosen for quality and provenance.
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
- The exact specimen in the photo is what you will receive.
- Perfect for fossil collectors, educational use, or natural history display.
Add this Bullatimorphites bullatus ammonite from Jurassic France to your collection and own a rare relic of Middle Jurassic marine life!
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