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Dactylioceras semicelatum ammonite fossil - Whitby, North Yorkshire Jurassic Coast

Dactylioceras semicelatum ammonite fossil - Whitby, North Yorkshire Jurassic Coast

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Ammonite shell fossil found near Whitby, North Yorkshire on the Jurassic coast

Generally oval whorl section although extremely variable species (from compressed/flattened to very depressed/thick forms).  Straight (or gently convex), relatively fine, well defined, dense ribbing. Ribs run straight or slightly bent forward across the top (venter).  Maximum size ~11cm, average size ~7cm.

 

Actual ammonite size: 6.8cm

 

Age (lithology): Upper Lias; Toarcian; Tenuicostatum zone, Semicelatum subzone

 

Distribution: Staithes, Port Mulgrave, Runswick, Kettleness, Sandsend, Hawsker.

 

Occurrence: uncommon (although some destinations much more so than others)

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