Description
This impressive and RARE giant Bathrotomaria gastropod fossil hails from the Callovian stage of the Jurassic period and was discovered in France. With an age of approximately 164–166 million years, this striking marine fossil is an exceptional example of a large spiral-shelled gastropod that once inhabited warm, shallow seas during the Jurassic.
The genus Bathrotomaria is known for its turreted, high-spired shell with deeply incised sutures and robust whorls. These features are clearly visible in this specimen, showcasing the typical architecture that adapted this mollusc to life in a soft marine substrate.
The photo shows the actual fossil you will receive. Scale cube/squares = 1cm for accurate sizing. This is a carefully chosen and prepared specimen ideal for collectors or educational use.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Genus: Bathrotomaria
- Class: Gastropoda
- Order: Archaeogastropoda (Vetigastropoda)
- Superfamily: Pleurotomarioidea
- Family: Pleurotomariidae
- Geological Stage: Callovian (Middle Jurassic)
- Age: Approx. 164–166 million years old
- Formation: Likely part of the marine sedimentary limestones or marls of the Callovian of France
- Location: France
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf; soft sediment substrate in warm seas
- Morphology Features: High-spired, robust coiled shell with angular whorls and visible suture lines; reflects slow-moving, grazing lifestyle on the seafloor
Why This Specimen Stands Out:
- Rare and large Bathrotomaria fossil
- Exceptionally preserved spiral shell morphology
- Genuine Jurassic fossil from a classic European locality
- Carefully chosen and professionally presented
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping & Packaging:
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This Bathrotomaria fossil makes a standout addition to any fossil collection and provides a direct connection to life in the Jurassic seas of Europe.
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