Rare baculites fossil ammonite – baculites anceps, cenomanian, cretaceous, gap, france – genuine specimen with coa

Description This is a rare Baculites anceps fossil ammonite, dating to the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~100-94 million years ago), discovered in Gap, France. Baculites are a genus of straight-shelled ammonites, an extinct group of cephalopods related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike their coiled relatives, Baculites evolved a long, uncoiled shell, which provided unique buoyancy and hydrodynamic adaptations for open marine environments. Fossils from the Cenomanian stage represent an important evolutionary period when ammonites diversified significantly in response to changing marine ecosystems. This Baculites anceps specimen is an excellent addition to any collection, offering both scientific value and historical significance. Geological Information: Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits Stage: Cenomanian (~100-94 million years old) Location: Gap, France Depositional Environment: Marine seafloor sediments from an ancient shallow sea Fossil Characteristics: Straight-shelled ammonite with well-defined suture patterns Exceptional preservation of surface details and internal structure Rare Late Cretaceous specimen from France Highly collectible due to its scientific and historical significance Key Features: Authentic Baculites anceps fossil ammonite Exceptional preservation from the Cenomanian stage of the Cretaceous From the Alice Purnell Collection 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing. All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.