6.5″ Brasilia bradfordensis Ammonite Fossil Aalenian Stage Jurassic Horn Park Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection with COA

This rare and scientifically important specimen is a beautifully preserved fossil of Eudmetoceras euapepum, an extinct genus of ammonite that thrived during the Middle Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, around 170 million years ago. This fossil was discovered near Sherborne, Dorset, UK—an area rich in fossil-bearing strata and part of England’s historic Jurassic Coast region. Ammonites were fast-moving, squid-like marine molluscs that possessed coiled external shells divided into gas-filled chambers. These chambers helped them regulate buoyancy in ancient seas. Eudmetoceras is recognised by its ribbed shell and involute coiling, and it is highly sought after due to its distinctive morphology and stratigraphic significance. This fossil forms part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, known for its exceptional curation and preservation of rare and scientifically valuable specimens. The ammonite has been carefully cleaned and prepared, showcasing its stunning detail and natural form—ideal for display, research, or educational purposes. Item Details: Species: Eudmetoceras euapepum Type: Ammonite Fossil Size: Approximately 6.5″ – see scale cube (1cm) in photo Geological Age: Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago) Stage: Bajocian Location: Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom Formation: Inferior Oolite Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection Certificate of Authenticity: Included ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. All fossils are carefully selected and professionally photographed. Sizes are estimated using a 1cm scale cube. Please allow for slight colour variations due to lighting or monitor settings. Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new specimen and accompanying images. 100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – From the Esteemed Alice Purnell Collection