Description
Rare and exceptional Fossil Ammonite Cadoceras durum with fossilised petrified wood, originating from the Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, discovered at the Semington Bypass, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This genuine and naturally preserved specimen showcases the beauty of Jurassic marine life, paired with fossilised wood, a rare combination reflecting both marine and terrestrial environments.
This listing features the exact specimen shown in the photos. A scale cube (1cm per square) is included for size reference. Please refer to the photographs for full dimensions and condition. This is not a stock photo: you will receive the fossil pictured.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite with Petrified Wood Association
- Species: Cadoceras durum (Sowerby, 1816)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Callovian (Middle Jurassic, ~166-163 million years ago)
- Location: Semington Bypass, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf environment with occasional terrestrial debris (evident from associated wood)
- Ammonite Family: Cardioceratidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Zone/Biozone (inferred): Possibly within the Macrocephalites or Cadoceras zones of the Callovian Stage
- Morphological Features: Cadoceras species are known for their thick, strongly ribbed shells with complex suture patterns. This specimen may show preserved suture detail and a solid body chamber.
Notable Associations:
- The presence of petrified wood suggests terrestrial plant material was transported into the marine environment, offering insight into local palaeogeography and sediment transport processes.
Why Buy This Specimen?
- Rare association of ammonite and petrified wood
- Excellent addition to any Jurassic or UK fossil collection
- Educational value for geology, palaeontology, and earth history
- Supplied with Certificate of Authenticity
- Ethically sourced and 100% genuine fossil
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