Description
Fossil Identification
This listing features a cut and polished Permian ammonite fossil identified as Metalegoceras sundaicum. The specimen is additionally identified as Lower Permian, placing it within the early part of the Permian geological period. Its supplied location is East Timor, Indonesia. The scientific name provides a specific identification for collectors, fossil enthusiasts and anyone interested in the diversity of ancient marine life.
Cut and Polished Presentation
The cut and polished finish gives this fossil a prepared display surface suitable for close study and collection presentation. Polishing is commonly used with fossil material to make the internal structure of a specimen easier to appreciate and to create an attractive surface for display. The preparation makes this ammonite appropriate for a fossil cabinet, geology collection, educational display or natural history décor.
Ammonites and the Permian Period
Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopod molluscs known for their coiled shells and chambered construction. Their fossils are widely valued because shell form and changes through geological time provide important information for palaeontology and stratigraphic study. A Permian ammonite represents an ancient marine environment from a period of major change in Earth’s history. Metalegoceras sundaicum adds a named taxon to the collection, making this piece especially relevant to collectors who focus on ammonites, Permian fossils or scientifically identified specimens.
Collector and Display Appeal
This fossil offers several points of interest in one piece: a named ammonite identification, Lower Permian classification, a cut and polished finish, and a supplied location of East Timor, Indonesia. It can be displayed as a standalone geological specimen or incorporated into a wider collection of ammonites, fossils, minerals and palaeontological material. The polished presentation also makes it suitable for collectors who appreciate prepared fossil pieces that combine scientific interest with an attractive natural-history display appearance.
Sizing and Photographs
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Please use the photographs as the direct visual reference for the individual fossil, including its prepared surface and overall presentation.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
