Ringsteadia anglica (Ammonite) BIRUG 50264

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This fossilized ammonite, specifically Ringsteadia anglica specimen BIRUG 50264, showcases its remarkable sutures in exquisite detail. The intricate phragmocone septa configuration is a key indicator of the time frame when this ancient creature roamed the earth. Ammonite sutures are crucial for pinpointing an animal's age. Typically, they form a wavy line with distinct patterns - saddles pointing away from the aperture and lobes pointing towards it. The presence of intricate fern- or finger-like projections on both saddles and lobes is characteristic of Triassic to Cretaceous-era ammonites. Conversely, when only the lobes exhibit intricate patterns, the ammonite dates back to the Permian period. Conversely, if the sutures lack these complex designs, they are indicative of an age ranging from the Devonian to the Permian period. This particular Ringsteadia anglica specimen hails from the Oxfordian Age within the Jurassic era. The 3D scan was conducted using an Artec Spider scanner by Courtney Szanto.