Xenostephanus aff. anceps A. Oppel, 1863 - Ammonite

Description

Fossil ammonite, Xenostephanus aff. anceps, from the Upper Jurassic of Eathie Haven, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, part of the Hugh Miller Collection

Museum reference

G.1859.33.3957

Collection

Fossils

Scientific name(s)

species: Xenostephanus aff. anceps A. Oppel, 1863 - Ammonite

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Materials

Calcite, Limestone

Physical description

Calcite shell in limestone matrix; Entire ammonite in limestone concretion matrix

Collection place(s)

Eathie Haven, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Collector: Miller, Hugh, 1802 - 1856
Hugh Miller Collection

References

Figured by Taylor, M. A. 2002. ' Hugh Miller: Lad o' pairts'. Scots, vol. 16, p. 82