https://andysfossils.com/2025/12/23/in-good-company/2025-12-23T10:53:48+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2023/09/24/small-is-beautiful/2023-09-24T14:32:45+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2022/12/31/small-ears/2022-12-31T12:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2021/12/29/a-rare-amaltheid-ammonite-amaltheus-reticularis/2021-12-29T16:17:21+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/about/2021-05-23T08:16:11+00:00weekly0.6https://andysfossils.com/2021/04/05/one-plus-one-is-more-than-two/2021-04-06T17:41:42+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2018/12/21/the-youngest-harpoceras-or-with-a-lot-of-help-from-my-friends/2020-09-13T09:31:42+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2020/03/01/pieces-of-a-puzzle-2-new-eparietites-species-for-the-collection/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/underrock.jpgunderrockBig ammonite on the beach wedged under a big beach boulder - I could not move it on my own !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/small-ep.jpgSmall EpEparietites undaries, 6 cm / 2.5 "https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/oxynoticeras_simpsoni.jpgOxynoticeras_simpsoniOxynoticeras simpsoni, 11 cm / 4.5" A find from summer 2019https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/oxyepicomparison.jpgoxyepicomparisonComparison between E. collenoti (top) and O. simpsoni (bottom). On E. collenoti a shoulder is still visible on the keel, with O. simpsoni it is missinghttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/otherfossils.jpgotherfossilsSmall Eparietites and Aegasteroceras in the same bed as the big Eparietieshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/middle-ep.jpgMiddle EpOuter whorls of an Eparietites undaries, 23 cm/ 9", found again in my prep backlog and finished for this blog posthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/johns-ep.jpgJohns EpEparieties undaries, 11 cm, Col. J. Herring Ribs are vanishing at this sizehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/extracted.jpgextractedLarge Eparieties successfully extracted. An outer whorl of an Aegasteroceras can be seen on thebottom left of the picturehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/epundaries_inner.jpgEpundaries_innerInner whorls of the big Eparieties - it seems the worm tubes are holding the inner whorls together, only the last 5 cm/2" of whorls are not preservedhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/collenoti-scunthorpe.jpgcollenoti ScunthorpeEparieties collenoti, Scunthorpe, 12 cm / 4 3/4". Purchased on eBay2020-09-13T09:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2020/09/13/these-are-not-the-androgs-youre-looking-for-the-liparoceratidae/2020-09-13T09:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2018/09/30/who-bit-my-ammonite/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/c3bcbereinander4.jpgBothsidesoverlayPicture overlay of both sides of the ammonite, showing the bite marks. Green dots showing a potential jaw alingnmenthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nebeneinander.jpgBothsidesparallelBoth sides of ammonite shown with bite marks shown in red and blue, also possible sratch marks and tear-outshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscf4684.jpgDetail1Detail of shell with double bite mark, scratch mark and bitten off shell linehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscf4683.jpgDetails2Detail of bite mark with tear-out https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscf4682.jpgDetail3Single, double and triple bite marks2018-09-30T17:05:29+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/11/wants-list-upper-lias/2018-07-31T17:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/11/wants-list-middle-lias/2018-07-31T17:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/05/18/the-journey-begins-here/2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/05/28/a-as-in-amauroceras-or-a-hopeless-case/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras7s.jpgAmauroceras lenticulare, 9 cmAmauroceras lenticulare, 9 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras6s.jpgAmauroceras ferrugineum, size 2.5 cmAmauroceras ferrugineum, size 2.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras5s.jpgAmauroceras lenticulare, sharp keelAmauroceras lenticulare, sharp keelhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras4s.jpgAmauroceras lenticulare, after rough preppingAmauroceras lenticulare, after rough preppinghttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras3s.jpgThe glued together halves of the noduleThe glued together halves of the nodulehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras2s.jpgAmauroceras lenticulare, other half of noduleAmauroceras lenticulare, other half of nodulehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/amauroceras1s.jpgAmauroceras lenticulare, one half of noduleAmauroceras lenticulare, one half of nodule2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/05/29/ammonite-photography-or-views-of-a-fossil/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/subnodosus_combined.jpgAmaltheus subnodosus : Side view, keel view, aperture view (from left)Amaltheus subnodosus : Side view, keel view, aperture view (from left)2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/02/opportunity-of-a-lifetime-or-my-wife-thinks-that-was-seriously-embarrasing/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sewage-pipe-3.jpgFossil collectors swarm around the diggerFossil collectors swarm around the diggerhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sewage-pipe-2.jpgBeds dug up around the trenchBeds dug up around the trenchhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sewage-pipe-1.jpgA trench for a new sewage pipe gets dugA trench for a new sewage pipe gets dughttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/paltechioceras_s.jpgPaltechioceras tardecrescens, 10 cmPaltechioceras tardecrescens, 10 cm2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/02/side-by-side-or-vive-la-difference/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/difference_s.jpgGagaticeras (left) and Aegoceras(Androgynoceras) (right) side by sideGagaticeras (left) and Aegoceras(Androgynoceras) (right) side by side2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/03/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants-or-ammonite-literature/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/literature.jpgLiteratureA brief snip from my ammonite literature index, spanning approximately 6000 pageshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/standswithahammer_s.jpgStanding on the shoulders of giants Just a small selection of ammonite literature I´m using to write this book2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/06/a-visit-from-my-friend-klaus/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/radstockiceras_s.jpgRadstockiceras buvignieri, 20 cm / 8 "Radstockiceras buvignieri, 20 cm / 8 "https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/liparoceras_s.jpgLiparoceras cheltiense, 5 cm / 2 "Liparoceras cheltiense, 5 cm / 2 "2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/07/the-holotype-or-a-good-replica-is-better-than-a-100-pictures/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/laevigatus_s.jpgAmaltheus laevigatus, 2.5 cm, not a replica !Amaltheus laevigatus, 2.5 cm, not a replica !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pseudoamaltheus_s.jpgAmaltheus (Pseudoamaltheus) engelhardti, 20 cm, replicaAmaltheus (Pseudoamaltheus) engelhardti, 20 cm, replicahttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/apyrenumback_s.jpgPleuroceras apyrenum, replica of the holotype , 81 mm, reverse sidePleuroceras apyrenum, replica of the holotype , 81 mm, reverse sidehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/apyrenum_s.jpgPleuroceras apyrenum, replica of the holotype , 81 mmPleuroceras apyrenum, replica of the holotype , 81 mmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/amaltheids_s.jpgAmaltheus laevigatus (left) and Amaltheus reticularis (right)Amaltheus laevigatus (left) and Amaltheus reticularis (right)2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/09/big-and-small-or-a-history-of-synonyms/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/complanosum_s.jpgRadstockiceras buvignieri, pyrite, 3 cm Radstockiceras buvignieri, pyrite, 3 cm 2018-05-12T10:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/27/asteroceras-blakei-or-the-first-description/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/asteroceras.jpgAsteroceras blakei, the original picture from "The Naturalist", 1925Asteroceras blakei, the original picture from "The Naturalist", 1925https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/asteroceras-blakei_s.jpgAsteroceras blakei SPATH, 1925, 10 cmAsteroceras blakei SPATH, 1925, 10 cm2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/11/wants-list-lower-lias/2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/07/20-posts-or-who-photographs-the-photographer/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/studio_s.jpgMy little studioMy little studiohttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blogstat07072012.jpgBlog visitor statistics 07.07.2012Blog visitor statistics 07.07.20122018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/24/keeping-the-shell-on-or-a-million-tiny-needles/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wormgagaticeras_s.jpgGagaticeras sp., encrusted with tubeworms, 5 cmGagaticeras sp., encrusted with tubeworms, 5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/oxynoticeras-simpsoni_s.jpgOxynoticeras simpsoni, 5 cmOxynoticeras simpsoni, 5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/microderoceras-birchi_s.jpgMicroderoceras birchi, width of view 4 cmMicroderoceras birchi, width of view 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/gagaticeras-neglectum_s.jpgGagaticeras neglectum, 5 cmGagaticeras neglectum, 5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/asteroceras-obtusum_s.jpgAsteroceras obtusum, 6 cmAsteroceras obtusum, 6 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/angulaticeras_s.jpgAngulaticeras sulcatum, 7 mmAngulaticeras sulcatum, 7 mm2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/24/you-cant-find-everything-or-buying-fossils/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/paltechioceras-planum.jpgPaltechioceras planum, 8 cm, from fossilsdirectPaltechioceras planum, 8 cm, from fossilsdirecthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dactylioceras-sp.jpgDactylioceras sp, 8 cm, from Natural Wonders / Fossils UKDactylioceras sp, 8 cm, from Natural Wonders / Fossils UKhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dactylioceras-orthodactylites-cf-crosbeyi.jpgDactylioceras (Orthodactylites) cf. crosbeyi, 7 cm, from Yorkshire Coast FossilsDactylioceras (Orthodactylites) cf. crosbeyi, 7 cm, from Yorkshire Coast Fossils2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/20/my-little-red-book-or-how-i-keep-track-of-my-finds/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/margaritatus_s.jpgAmaltheus margaritatus, prepped, 7 cmAmaltheus margaritatus, prepped, 7 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/crucilobiceras_s.jpgCrucilobiceras densinodulum, prepped, 5.5 cmCrucilobiceras densinodulum, prepped, 5.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/crucifield_s.jpgCrucilobiceras densinodulum, as foundCrucilobiceras densinodulum, as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/amalthfield_s.jpgAmaltheus margaritatus, as foundAmaltheus margaritatus, as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/redbook_s.jpgMy little red bookMy little red book2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/19/polymorphites-or-endless-forms-most-beautiful/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/polymorphus2_s.jpgPolymorphites polymorphus lineatus, 1,8 cmPolymorphites polymorphus lineatus, 1,8 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/polymorphus1_s.jpgPolymorphites polymorphus , intermediate form, 2 cmPolymorphites polymorphus , intermediate form, 2 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/interruptus_s.jpgPolymorphites polymorphus interruptus, 1.8 cmPolymorphites polymorphus interruptus, 1.8 cm2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/17/glacial-drift-or-not-that-is-the-question-here/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/echiblock2_s.jpgBlock with Echioceras sp., size about 40 x 20 cmBlock with Echioceras sp., size about 40 x 20 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/echiblock1_s.jpgBlock with Echioceras cf. raricostatoides, ammonite about 8 cmBlock with Echioceras cf. raricostatoides, ammonite about 8 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/echiokeel_s.jpgEchioceras raricostatum, keel detailEchioceras raricostatum, keel detailhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/echio_s.jpgEchioceras raricostatum, 6 cmEchioceras raricostatum, 6 cm2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/15/mistaken-identiy-or-yorkshire-seas-fed-the-ammonites-better/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/zugospines_s.jpgZugodactylites braunianus, detail of spines & constriction at apertureZugodactylites braunianus, detail of spines & constriction at aperturehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/zugoinnerwhorl.jpgZugodactylites braunianus inner whorl, view 3 cm wideZugodactylites braunianus inner whorl, view 3 cm widehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/zugodactylites-thompsoni_s.jpgZugodactylites thompsoni, 6 cmZugodactylites thompsoni, 6 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/zugodactylites-rotundiventer_s.jpgZugodactylites rotundiventer, 9 cmZugodactylites rotundiventer, 9 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/zugodactylites-braunianus_s.jpgZugodactylites braunianus, 7 cm Zugodactylites braunianus, 7 cm https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/zugocomp.jpgComparison of Z. braunianus (top) and Z. rotundiventer (bottom)Comparison of Z. braunianus (top) and Z. rotundiventer (bottom)2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/12/a-surprise-parcel-or-not-exactly-yorkshire-but-still-very-nice-ammonites/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/little_scunnies_s.jpgA surprise parcel with Scunthorpe ammonitesA surprise parcel with Scunthorpe ammonites2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/06/10/the-importance-of-colour-or-the-absence-of-it/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/beachrocks_s.jpgRock colours on the beach, a toarcian mudstone in the middleRock colours on the beach, a toarcian mudstone in the middlehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2ammonites_s.jpgTwo ammonites, natural colourTwo ammonites, natural colourhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2ammonites_bw_s.jpgTwo ammonites in black & whiteTwo ammonites in black & white2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/01/old-beliefs-proven-wrong-or-young-and-old-oxynoticeras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/osimpsoni3s1.jpgOxynoticeras simpsoni, 9 cmOxynoticeras simpsoni, 9 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/osimpsonisizes_s.jpgOxynoticeras simpsoni, 9 / 5 / 3.5 / 2.5 cmOxynoticeras simpsoni, 9 / 5 / 3.5 / 2.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/osimpsoni1s.jpgOxynoticeras simpsoni, 3.5 cmOxynoticeras simpsoni, 3.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ooxynotum2s.jpgOxynoticeras cf. oxynotum, 3.5 cm, re-prepped todayOxynoticeras cf. oxynotum, 3.5 cm, re-prepped todayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ooxynotum1s.jpgOxynoticeras cf. oxynotum, 3.5 cm, 1990 style prepOxynoticeras cf. oxynotum, 3.5 cm, 1990 style prephttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/obucki_s.jpgOxynoticeras "bucki", 2 cmOxynoticeras "bucki", 2 cm2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/07/amaltheidae-one-of-my-favourite-ammonite-families/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/triamaltheus_s.jpgComparison of small Amaltheus : A. bifurcus (left), A. wertheri (top), A. stokesi (right), all approx. 2.5-3 cmComparison of small Amaltheus : A. bifurcus (left), A. wertheri (top), A. stokesi (right), all approx. 2.5-3 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheusmulti2_s.jpgLarge A. margaritatus 7cm, A. striatus (below) 3.5 cm, A. subnodosus (left) 4 cmLarge A. margaritatus 7cm, A. striatus (below) 3.5 cm, A. subnodosus (left) 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheusmulti1_s.jpgLarge A. stokesi 14 cm, 2 small A. wertheri 2 cm, A. bifurcus in aperture 5 cmLarge A. stokesi 14 cm, 2 small A. wertheri 2 cm, A. bifurcus in aperture 5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheus-striatus_s.jpgAmaltheus striatus, 4 cmAmaltheus striatus, 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheus-stokesi2_s.jpgAmaltheus stokesi, completely septate, 13 cmAmaltheus stokesi, completely septate, 13 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheus-stokesi1_s.jpgAmaltheus stokesi, almost complete specimen, 20 cmAmaltheus stokesi, almost complete specimen, 20 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheus-gibbosus_s.jpgAmaltheus gibbosus, 3 + 3.5 cmAmaltheus gibbosus, 3 + 3.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/amaltheus-bifurcus1_s.jpgAmaltheus bifurcus, 6 cm, completely septateAmaltheus bifurcus, 6 cm, completely septate2018-05-12T10:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/11/04/a-moment-frozen-in-time-part-ii/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/britdc1_s.jpgBrittle star Palaeocoma milleri, width approx. 20 cm, collection D. ClarkBrittle star Palaeocoma milleri, width approx. 20 cm, collection D. Clarkhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luidiainsitu_s.jpgLuidia murchisoni in situ (center), to the right the snout of dear beach dog LucyLuidia murchisoni in situ (center), to the right the snout of dear beach dog Lucyhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/palaecoma-milleri5_s.jpgPalaecoma milleri, width of view approx. 20 cmPalaecoma milleri, width of view approx. 20 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sinosura1s.jpg?Sinosura sp., 1 cm diameter?Sinosura sp., 1 cm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sinosura2s.jpg?Sinosura sp., 1 cm diameter?Sinosura sp., 1 cm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/palaecoma-milleri0_s.jpgPalaecoma milleri, block as foundPalaecoma milleri, block as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luidia1s.jpgLuidia murchisoni, 10 cm diameterLuidia murchisoni, 10 cm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/palaecoma-milleri2_s.jpgPalaecoma milleri, 9 cm diameterPalaecoma milleri, 9 cm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/palaecoma-milleri1_s.jpgPalaecoma milleri, width of block 22 cmPalaecoma milleri, width of block 22 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tropidaster1s.jpgTropidaster pectinatus, 4 cm wideTropidaster pectinatus, 4 cm wide2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/18/a-view-through-the-chambers-or-translucent-ammonites/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/psiloceras_s.jpgPsiloceras erugatum, 3 cmPsiloceras erugatum, 3 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/eleganticeras_s.jpgEleganticeras elegantulum, width of ammonite 4 cmEleganticeras elegantulum, width of ammonite 4 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/07/20/rare-and-re-bedded/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/phymatoceras.jpgPhymatoceras rude, 1.4 cm Phymatoceras rude, 1.4 cm https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pebbleblock.jpgAalenian sandstone block with reworked pebble layer, the tip of the hammer pointing to a Grammoceras fragmentAalenian sandstone block with reworked pebble layer, the tip of the hammer pointing to a Grammoceras fragmenthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/physodoceras_s.jpgPhymatoceras rude, 1.4 cmPhymatoceras rude, 1.4 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/08/09/a-yorkshire-holiday-and-be-safe/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pleuroceras2_s.jpgAnd yes, there´s more of the approx 10 cm Pleuroceras in the rock...And yes, there´s more of the approx 10 cm Pleuroceras in the rock...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pleuroceras1_s.jpgA more attainable Pleuroceras sp., just peeking...A more attainable Pleuroceras sp., just peeking...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pleuro_s.jpgA nest of Pleuroceras sp, hammer for size, unsalvagable, left behindA nest of Pleuroceras sp, hammer for size, unsalvagable, left behindhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lyto_s.jpgA very marine picture of a large 20 cm nodule with a lower lias Lytoceras sp.A very marine picture of a large 20 cm nodule with a lower lias Lytoceras sp.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hilda_s.jpgA large 20 cm nodule with a complete Hildaites sp just showing its aperture...A large 20 cm nodule with a complete Hildaites sp just showing its aperture...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dactenui_s.jpgA large 15 cm nodule with a Dactylioceras cf. tenuicostatum lurking just under the surface...A large 15 cm nodule with a Dactylioceras cf. tenuicostatum lurking just under the surface...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cataraqui_s.jpg2 Catacoeloceras cf. raquinianum, both about 4 cm2 Catacoeloceras cf. raquinianum, both about 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/beani_s.jpgBeaniceras luridum, approx. 3 cm, probably as close as I will ever get to finding one...Beaniceras luridum, approx. 3 cm, probably as close as I will ever get to finding one...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bayness.jpgBay Ness, Robin Hoods Bay, in the evening light at low tideBay Ness, Robin Hoods Bay, in the evening light at low tide2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/12/15/ovaticeras-or-end-of-the-line/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ovatiwskeel_s.jpgView of Ovaticeras keel and whorl sectionView of Ovaticeras keel and typical oval whorl sectionhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ovatisuture_s.jpgSuture of OvaticerasSuture of Ovaticerashttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ovatilg_s.jpgLarge 17 cm Ovaticeras ovatumLarge 17 cm Ovaticeras ovatumhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ovatidac_s.jpgSection of septarian nodule with Dacytlioceras sp (front) and Ovaticeras ovatum (back)Section of septarian nodule with Dacytlioceras sp (fron) and Ovaticeras ovatum (back)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/elegovati_s.jpgComparison of Eleganticeras (top) and Ovaticeras (bottom) umbilical edgesComparison of umbilical edges of Eleganticeras (top) and Ovaticeras (bottom), both approx. 12 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/08/20/measuring-an-ammonite-or-how-fat-is-a-fat-dac/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/measure1.jpgMeasuring an ammonite with a pair of callipersMeasuring an ammonite with a pair of callipershttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ammonite-measurements.jpgAmmonite measurementsAmmonite measurements2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/09/02/arnioceras-or-a-frustratingly-sticky-matrix/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-acuticarinatum-keel_s1.jpgArnioceras acuticarinatum, keel viewArnioceras acuticarinatum, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-semicostatum_s.jpgArnioceras semicostatum, 3.5 cm, Robin Hoods BayArnioceras semicostatum, 3.5 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-semicostatum-keel_s.jpgArnioceras semicostatum, keel viewArnioceras semicostatum, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-semicostatum-2_s.jpgArnioceras semicostatum, 4 & 4.5 cm, Holderness CoastArnioceras semicostatum, 4 & 4.5 cm, Holderness Coasthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-miserabile_s.jpgArnioceras miserabile, 2cm, Robin Hoods BayArnioceras miserabile, 2cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-miserabile-keel_s.jpgArnioceras miserabile, keel viewArnioceras miserabile, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-kridioides_s.jpgArnioceras kridioides, 3.5 & 4 cm, Holderness CoastArnioceras kridioides, 3.5 & 4 cm, Holderness Coasthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-kridioides-keel_s.jpgArnioceras kridioides, keel viewArnioceras kridioides, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-falcaries_s.jpgArnioceras falcaries, 4.5 cm, Robin Hoods BayArnioceras falcaries, 4.5 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/arnioceras-falcaries-keel_s.jpgArnioceras falcaries, keel viewArnioceras falcaries, keel view2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/09/12/disappointments-delights-and-a-small-surprise/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/lytocomplete_s.jpgLytoceras fimbriatum, 12 cm, with inner whorl :)Lytoceras fimbriatum, 12 cm, with inner whorl :)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/turriculatum3_s.jpgPeronoceras turriculatum, during preparationPeronoceras turriculatum, during preparationhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/turriculatum2_s.jpgPeronoceras turriculatum, 7.5 cm, with aptychusPeronoceras turriculatum, 7.5 cm, with aptychushttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/turriculatum1_s.jpgPeronoceras turriculatum, as foundPeronoceras turriculatum, as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pleuroprep_s.jpgPleuroceras, whorl stops :(Pleuroceras, whorl stops :(https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/lytoprep_s.jpgLytoceras, no inner whorl :(Lytoceras, no inner whorl :(https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/catacoeloceras2_s.jpgAperture of the Catacoeloceras, with another small Catacoeloceras fragment insideAperture of the Catacoeloceras, with another small Catacoeloceras fragment insidehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/catacoeloceras1_s.jpgCatacoeloceras subarmatum, 7 cmCatacoeloceras subarmatum, 7 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/apytchus2_s.jpgApytchus shell, 9 x 7 mmApytchus shell, 9 x 7 mmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/aptychus1_s.jpgApytchus inner mould, 10 x 7 mmApytchus inner mould, 10 x 7 mm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/10/03/gagaticeras-or-ribs-like-rows-of-jet-beads/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/neglectum2_s.jpgGagaticeras neglectum, 4 cm, keel viewGagaticeras neglectum, 4 cm, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/neglectum1_s.jpgGagaticeras neglectum, 4 cmGagaticeras neglectum, 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gagateum_s.jpgGagaticeras gagateum, 3.5 cm, with aperture & keel viewGagaticeras gagateum, 3.5 cm, with aperture & keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/finitimum_s.jpgGagaticeras finitimum, 3.7 cm, with aperture & keel viewGagaticeras finitimum, 3.7 cm, with aperture & keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/exortum_s.jpgGagaticeras exortum, 3 cm, with keel withGagaticeras exortum, 3 cm, with keel withhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cffinitimum_s.jpgGagaticeras cf. finitimum, 5 cmGagaticeras cf. finitimum, 5 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/12/24/im-learning-something-new-every-time-or-a-year-review/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/readers2012.jpgReaders2012Countries with 6 or more visits to this blog , there are 30 more countries below this list !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/yorkshire-in-snow.jpgChristmas trees in the snow - Eleganticeras suturesChristmas trees in the snow - Eleganticeras sutures2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/10/20/a-moment-frozen-in-time-part-1/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/balanocrinus1_s.jpgBalanocrinus gracilis, ossicles with juvenile Amaltheus (1 cm diameter) ammonitesBalanocrinus gracilis, ossicles with juvenile Amaltheus (1 cm diameter) ammoniteshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hispido6_s.jpgHispidocrinus scalaris, preppedHispidocrinus scalaris, preppedhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hispido5_s.jpgHispidocrinus scalaris, slab as found, width = 15 cmHispidocrinus scalaris, slab as found, width = 15 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hispido4_s.jpgHispidocrinus scalaris, detail with crown and small brittle starsHispidocrinus scalaris, detail with crown and small brittle starshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hispido3_s.jpgHispidocrinus scalaris, prepped, width = 22 cmHispidocrinus scalaris, prepped, width = 22 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hispido2_s.jpgHispidocrinus scalaris, slab as found, width = 30 cmHispidocrinus scalaris, slab as found, width = 30 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hispido1_s.jpgHispidocrinus scalaris, showing crown from underside, width = 6 cmHispidocrinus scalaris, showing crown from underside, width = 6 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eocomatula4_s.jpgEocomatula interbrachiatus, width = 13 cmEocomatula interbrachiatus, width = 13 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eocomatula3_s.jpgEocomatula interbrachiatus with Oistoceras ammoniteEocomatula interbrachiatus with Oistoceras ammonitehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eocomatula2_s.jpgEocomatula interbrachiatus prepared, height of detail = 12 cmEocomatula interbrachiatus prepared, height of detail = 12 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/12/02/hildoceras-or-a-plague-of-snakes/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/whitbyabbey_s1.jpgWhitby Abbey (2003)Whitby Abbey (2003)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hlusitanicum_s1.jpgHildoceras lusitanicum, 15 cmHildoceras lusitanicum, 15 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hbifronssemipol_s1.jpgHildoceras bifrons (left), Hildoceras semipolitum (right), both 10 cmHildoceras bifrons (left), Hildoceras semipolitum (right), both 10 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/hbifrons_s1.jpgHildoceras bifrons, 13.5 cmHildoceras bifrons, 13.5 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/11/11/protogrammoceras-or-a-rare-immigrant-from-the-tethys/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/rib-densities.jpgDiagram of rib density differences between P. (M.) nitescens and P. (M.) geometricumDiagram of rib density differences between P. (M.) nitescens and P. (M.) geometricumhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pnitescens2_s.jpgProtogrammoceras (M.) nitescens, 8 cm, only aperture was visible before prepProtogrammoceras (M.) nitescens, 8 cm, only aperture was visible before prephttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pnitescens1_s.jpgProtogrammoceras (M.) nitescens, 7 cm, "bowl" preparationProtogrammoceras (M.) nitescens, 7 cm, "bowl" preparationhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pgeom1_s.jpgProtogrammoceras (M.) geometricum and Amaltheus bifurcus, both 6 cmProtogrammoceras (M.) geometricum and Amaltheus bifurcus, both 6 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nitescgeom1_s.jpgProtogrammoceras (M.) nitescens (left, 7 cm) and Protogrammoceras (M.) geometricum (right, 6 cm)Protogrammoceras (M.) nitescens (left, 7 cm) and Protogrammoceras (M.) geometricum (right, 6 cm)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/intermediate2_s.jpgLarge 9 cm Protogrammoceras, possible intermediate from P. occidentale ?Large 9 cm Protogrammoceras, possible intermediate from P. occidentale ?https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/intermediate1_s.jpgLarge 10.5 cm Protogrammoceras, possible intermediate from P. occidentale ?Large 10.5 cm Protogrammoceras, possible intermediate from P. occidentale ?https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clusterof8_s.jpgCluster of 8 Protogrammoceras, between 6 and 8 cmCluster of 8 Protogrammoceras, between 6 and 8 cm2018-05-12T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/11/30/the-colours-of-the-rainbow-or-right-time-right-place/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/iri_s.jpgIRI_sPeronoceras sp., close-up of iridecent shell remnantshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dactiri_s.jpgDactIRI_sDacytlioceras commune, 7 cm, with iridescent shell remnants2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/10/07/transitions-or-a-late-straight-fingered-survivor-on-an-upper-toarcian-bed-of-belemnites/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/semiannufound1_s.jpgsemiannufound1_sDactylioceras (Orthodactylites) cf. semiannulatum, as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/semiannudet1_s.jpgsemiannudet1_sDactylioceras (Orthodactylites) cf. semiannulatum, Detail of ribbinghttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/semiannuback1_s.jpgsemiannuback1_sBlock with belemnites from other sidehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/semiannu2s.jpgsemiannu2sDactylioceras (Orthodactylites) cf. semiannulatum on belemnite blockhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/semiannu1_s.jpgsemiannu1_sDactylioceras (Orthodactylites) cf. semiannulatum2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/08/18/yorkshire-and-adjacent-areas-asteroceratinae-in-all-shapes-forms/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eparieties-rhb-1_s.jpgEparieties RHB 1_sEparietites impedens, 8 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/caenscun1_s.jpgCaenScun1_sCaenisites brooki, 10 cm, Scunthorpehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/caenisites-turneri_1s.jpgCaenisites turneri_1sCaenisites turneri, 5 cm, mostly crushed, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/caenisites-brooki-rhb-2_s.jpgCaenisites brooki RHB 2_sCaenisites cf. brooki, 3 specimen 4-5 cm, Robin Hoods Bay, purchased from B. Blessedhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/caeneparietitescomparison1_s.jpgCaenEparietitesComparison1_sDirekt comparison between Eparietites impedens (left) and Caenisites brooki (right), both 3.5 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/asti-in-situ_1s.jpgAsti in situ_1sAsteroceras sp. in situ, approx. 20 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/asteroceras-obtusum-dorset-1_s.jpgAsteroceras obtusum Dorset 1_sAsteroceras obtusum, 9 cm, Charmouth / Dorsethttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/asteroceras-blakei1_s.jpgAsteroceras blakei1_sAsteroceras blakei, 6.5 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aegoceras-saggittarium-rhb-1_s.jpgAegoceras saggittarium RHB 1_sAegasteroceras sagittarium, 5.5 cm, Robin Hoods Bay, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aegasteroceras-crassum-rhb-1_s.jpgAegasteroceras crassum RHB 1_sAegasteroceras cf. crassum, 7.5 cm, keel view2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/08/11/summer-2013-on-the-yorkshire-coast/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/octopus2_s.jpgoctopus2_sAn octupus in a shallow puddle...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/summeronthecoast.jpgSummeronthecoastSummer on the Yorkshire Coasthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paltumsz_s.jpgpaltumsz_sThe paltum subzone at Hawkser Bottomshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/face2.jpgface2Unhappy green seamonster !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/face1.jpgface1Happy smiling green seamonster !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eparietites_unprep1_s.jpgEparietites_unprep1_sEparietites impedens as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dactiltonflat_s.jpgDacTiltonflat_sFlattened D. semicelatum and Tiltoniceras https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/asteroceratinae_stage_s.jpgAsteroceratinae_stage_sThe stage for the Asteroceratinae ist set...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/amaltheus_puzzle_s.jpgAmaltheus_puzzle_sA puzzle of an Amaltheus stokesi...2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/06/09/a-steep-learning-curve-or-artwork-for-the-book/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/artwork2.jpgArtwork2Abundance (or rarity...) indicators for the bookhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/artwork1.jpgArtwork1Whorl section and rib diagrams for the book2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2012/12/31/frechiella-or-a-nautilus-with-an-ammonite-suture/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/oxyparoniceras1_s.jpgOxyparoniceras telemachi (RENZ)Oxyparoniceras telemachi (RENZ), 2 cm This is a member of the same subfamily, but not found in Britain, but somewhat further south from Barjac in the south of France (and purchased by me).https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/frechiella2_s.jpgFrechiella subcarinata (YOUNG and BIRD)Frechiella subcarinata (YOUNG & BIRD, 1822), 10 cm, Hawsker Bottoms2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/01/20/lytoceras-or-visitors-from-the-deep/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/trachylytoceras-nitidum1_s.jpgTrachylytoceras nitidumLytoceras (Trachylytoceras) nitidum (3 cm)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/perilytoceras-jurense1_s.jpgPerilytoceras jurensePerilytoceras jurense (4 cm)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lytoceras-sublineatum1_s.jpgLytoceras sublineatumLytoceras sublineatum (5 cm)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lytoceras-fimbriatum1_s.jpgLytoceras fimbriatumLytoceras fimbriatum (10.5 cm) from the maculatum subzone, with preserved flareshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lytoceras-cornucopia1_s.jpgLytoceras cornucopiaLytoceras cornucopia (8 cm)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lytoceras-ceratophagum_s.jpgLytoceras ceratophagum and Cleviceras exaratumLytoceras ceratophagum (16 cm) and half a Cleviceras exaratum (9 cm), both pyritized2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/02/16/recent-prep-results-and-whats-in-the-queue/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/recent-prep.jpgRecent prep resultsRecent prep results, numbers see text2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/03/10/common-as-dacs-part-1-or-a-short-digression-into-species-theory/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/clevelandicum_s1.jpgDactylioceras (O.) clevelandicumDactylioceras (O.) clevelandicum, 9 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tenuicostatum2_s.jpgDouble nodule of D.(O.) tenuicostatum, one with pathologyDouble nodule of D.(O.) tenuicostatum, one with pathology, both about 7 cm, purchased from Yorkshire Coast Fossils / Mike Marshallhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tenuicostatum1_s.jpgDactylioceras (O.) tenuicostatumDactylioceras (O.) tenuicostatum, 7.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/semicelatum2_s.jpgDactylioceras (O.) semicelatum, thick formDactylioceras (O.) semicelatum, thick form, with coronate inner whorls, 9 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/semicelatum1_s.jpgDactylioceras (O.) semicelatumDactylioceras (O.) semicelatum, slender form, 8 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dseminodule_s.jpgDacytlioceras (O.) semicelatum noduleDacytlioceras (O.) semicelatum nodule, as found, with the negative taken home as well https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dacdrawer_s.jpgDrawer with various Dactylioceras (Orthodactylites) sp.Drawer with various Dactylioceras (Orthodactylites) sp.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/crosbeyi1_s.jpgDactylioceras (O.) crosbeyiDactylioceras (O.) crosbeyi, 8 cm, Mulroy collection2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/04/24/no-new-species-this-time-or-ammonite-pathologies/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mystery2_s.jpgmystery2_sAmaltheus stokesi without keel, 11 cm, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mystery1_s.jpgmystery1_sAmaltheus stokesi without keel, 11 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dg2.jpgDG2Dactylioceras sp. forma aegra undatispirata, 6 cm (Col. D. Groocock), keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dg1.jpgGD1Dactylioceras sp. forma aegra undatispirata, 6 cm (Col. D. Groocock)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hildoasym.jpgHildoasymHildoceras bifrons, 12 cm showing a strong difference between the sideshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/undaticarinata_s.jpgundaticarinata_sPleuroceras sp. forma aegra undaticarinata, 3 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/inflata_s.jpginflata_sDactylioceras sp. forma aegra inflata, 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pearl_s.jpgpearl_sDactylioceras sp. forma aegra concreta, pearl 2 mm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/verticata5_s.jpgverticata5_sDactylioceras sp. forma aegra pseudocarinata, 7 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/verticata1_s.jpgverticata1_sPeronoceras fibulatum forma aegra verticata, 7 cm2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/05/12/twice-bought-and-three-times-found-or-why-finding-the-fossil-yourself-is-best/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wrinkle_s.jpgWrinkle_sAmaltheus gibbosus (SCHLOTHEIM 1820), max. width 9 cm, remnanst of wrinkle layer markedhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gibbosusasfound_s.jpgGibbosusAsFound_sSpecimen as found with section of whorls on both pieces, oolitic structure can be seenhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gibbosus3_s.jpggibbosus3_sAmaltheus gibbosus (SCHLOTHEIM 1820), Staithes, width of fragment 5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gibbosus2_s.jpggibbosus2_sAmaltheus gibbosus (SCHLOTHEIM 1820), Hawsker Bottoms, 6 cm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gibbosus1_s.jpggibbosus1_sAmaltheus gibbosus (SCHLOTHEIM 1820), Hawsker Bottoms, inner whorl, width of view ca. 2.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gibbosus_skye_s.jpggibbosus_skye_sAmaltheus gibbosus (SCHLOTHEIM 1820), Prince Charles Cave, Isle of Skye, 8.5 cm2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/05/18/happy-1st-birthday-or-i-listen-to-what-you-search-for/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/happybday1_s.jpgHappyBDay1_sAegoceras (Androgynoceras) maculatum, 7 cm https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/favsearches_s.jpgFavSearches_sTop searches in search engines that led to my bloghttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/favposts_s.jpgFavPosts_sTop visited pages of the blog https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/countries52013_s.jpgcountries52013_sCountries with more than 10 visits 2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/04/01/whats-in-the-egg/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/boiling-sea_s.jpg"Boiling" sea in Robin Hoods Bay - March 23,2013"Boiling" sea in Robin Hoods Bay - March 23,2013https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/egg2_s.jpgAmmonite in noduleAegoceras (Androgynoceras) maculatum (YOUNG & BIRD, 1822) , 4.5 cm / 1.75 " diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/egg1_s.jpgEgg shaped noduleEgg shaped nodule as found with an ammonite just showing, height = 9 cm / 3.5 "2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/06/16/new-finds-and-acquisitions-june-2013/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/uptonia-lata_s.jpgUptonia lata_sUptonia lata, 9 cm, Saltburnhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/soloniacense_s.jpgsoloniacense_sHarpoceras cf. soloniacense, 6.5 cm, Port Mulgravehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/beaniceras3_s.jpgBeaniceras3_sDetail of Aegoceras ( Beaniceras) luridum, 1.5 cm widehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/beaniceras2_s.jpgBeaniceras2_sAegoceras (Beaniceras) luridum 1,5 cm wide, as prepped on top of Lytoceras fimbriatumhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/beaniceras1_s.jpgBeaniceras1_sAegoceras (Beaniceras) luridum as found on top of larger Lytoceras2018-05-12T10:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/12/23/recognize-it-peel-it-glue-it-bag-it-or-the-secret-to-complete-ammonites-is-knowing-when-to-stop/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/zugo3.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANodule with Zugodactylites braunianus, 8cm, complete with mouth border after preparationhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/zugo2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANodule with Zugodactylites - approximate position of the ammonite marked before glueing the nodule.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ovaticeras-doublette_s.jpgovaticeras doublette_sDouble Ovaticeras ovatum (8 & 7.5 cm) from the core of a septarian nodule. The smaller specimen split off with the wrong side and had to be re-affixed to the matrix after prepping from the other side as well - it was found in 2000 and finally prepped complete in 2014...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/haugianod1_s.jpgHaugianod1_sHaugia in discarded nodule after another exploratory blow with the hammer...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/haugia3_s.jpgHaugia3_sPrepped Haugia variabilis, 7.5 cm, in 16 cm nodulehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/epvorprep.jpgepvorprepNodule with 1 Eparietites ammonite and 1 Cardinia bivalve showing after first blow with hammer. The soft nodule would have been obliterated after another blow...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/epnachprep.jpgepnachprepNodule with multiple Eparietites ammonites, Cardinia bivalves and a crinoid stem, width of nodule 11 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/androgvorprep.jpgAndrogvorprepAndrogynoceras maculatum, 8 cm, split nodule as found. The end part of the body chamber is on the negative part of the nodule and had to be transfered to the positive side.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/androgprep.jpgandrogprepAndrogynoceras maculatum, 8 cm, with complete mouth border after preparation2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/11/16/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-harpoceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hamletharpo.jpgHamletHarpoTo be or not to be ... a Harpoceras ?https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/serpentinum2_s.jpgserpentinum2_sHarpoceras aff. serpentinum, 10 cm from Hawsker Bottoms (left) and Harpoceras serpentinum, 8 cm, from Altdorf/Germany (right)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/falcifer2_s.jpgfalcifer2_sFragmentary Harpoceras falciferum on back of two other specimen, would have been about 30 cm in diameter if completehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/falcifer1_s.jpgfalcifer1_sHarpoceras falciferum, 12 cm and 8 cm, Sandsend2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/10/05/phyllocerataceae-the-leaf-horns-a-conservative-group-with-very-few-yorkshire-members/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/undulatum2_s.jpgundulatum2_sTragophylloceras undulatum, coarsely ribbed variant, 7 cm, Fresney-le-Puceux / Francehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/undulatum1_s.jpgundulatum1_sTragophylloceras undulatum, finely ribbed variant, complete shell with mouth border, 5 cm, Radstock / Somersethttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/phylloceras3_s.jpgphylloceras3_sSutures of Phylloceras (Zetoceras) zetes, upper Pliensbachian, Reutlingen / Germanyhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/phylloceras2_s.jpgphylloceras2_sPhylloceras heterophyllum, approx. 80 cm, Ravenscarhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/phylloceras1_s.jpgphylloceras1_sPhylloceras heterophyllum, 12 cm, Kettlenesshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/numismale2_s.jpgnumismale2_sTragophylloceras numismale, 1.6 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/numismale1_s.jpgnumismale1_sTragophylloceras numismale, 12 cm, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/loscombi1_s.jpgloscombi1_sTragophylloceras loscombi, 3 cm with Androgynoceras maculatum, Robin Hoods Bayhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ibex1_s.jpgibex1_sTragophylloceras ibex - 6 cm, Fresney-le-Puceux/France2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/09/21/caught-in-the-act-xenomorphism/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xeno5_s.jpgxeno5_sDetail of xenomorphic oyster on brachiopod - with ribbing of the brachiopod replicated on oysterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xeno4_s.jpgxeno4_sOysters on brachiopods on Androgynoceras - width of specimen 6 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xeno3_s.jpgxeno3_sXenomorphic oyster on a crushed Arietites - detail of the oyster https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xeno2_s.jpgxeno2_sXenomorphic oyster on a crushed Arietites - side viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xeno1_s.jpgxeno1_sXenomorphic oyster on a crushed Arietites - diameter of the Arietites 6.5 cm2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/12/01/the-whitby-ammonite-or-a-whole-lot-of-variation/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/saltwickalum_s.jpgSaltwickAlum_sSaltwick Bay at low tide - Black Nab at the water line, the disused Alum works in the left backgroundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dacbeachpebble_s.jpgDacBeachPebble_sA very worn pebble with a Dactylioceras sp. on Robin Hoods Bay beachhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/daccomparison_s.jpgDacComparison_sDirect comparison between D. athleticum (left) and D. commune (right), both about 7 cm.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/largedacs_s.jpgLargeDacs_s2 large D. commune adult specimen - both 10 cm - as large as they come !2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2013/12/25/merry-and-happy-and-a-prep-project-for-the-days-inbetween/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/xmasammonite.jpgPrintMerry and Happy !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pero2_s.jpgPero2_sUnsharp picture (just teasing !) of a 9 cm Peronoceras, half prepped (I just could not wait...)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pero1_s.jpgPero1_sAlum shale nodule with 2 Peronoceras, found summer 20132018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/01/03/looped-ribs-and-spiny-tubercles-peronoceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/turriculatum1_s.jpgturriculatum1_sPeronoceras turriculatum, 7 cm, with constriction at mouth borderhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/turisub1_s.jpgturisub1_sThe result of my between-the-years prep project : A complete Peronoceras turriculatum, 9cm, and Peronoceras subarmatum, 6.5 cm from an Alum Shale nodule, Hawsker Bottoms https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/turiprae1_s.jpgturiprae1_sComparison of the venter of Peronoceras turriculatum (top) and Dactylioceras cf. praepositum (bottom)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/turifibu1_s.jpgturifibu1_sComparison of the inner whorls between Peronoceras turriculatum (left) and Peronoceras fibulatum (right), width of view both about 5 cm.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/subspines1_s.jpgsubspines1_sSpines of Peronoceras subarmatumhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/subarmatum1_s.jpgsubarmatum1_sPeronoceras subarmatum, 6.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/persub1_s.jpgpersub1_sComparison of the inner whorls between Peronoceras perarmatum (left) and Peronoceras subarmatum (right), width of view both about 5 cm.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/perarmatum1_s.jpgperarmatum1_sPeronoceras perarmatum, 8 cm, slight pathology on the body chamberhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fibulatum1_s.jpgfibulatum1_sPeronoceras fibulatum, 6 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fibulation.jpgfibulationFibulation ribbing pattern2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/01/10/the-lost-porpoceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/porpoceras-bild.jpgPorpoceras BildThe lost Porpoceras...2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/01/18/a-new-amaltheus-species-for-the-collection/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/glosubcomp_s.jpgglosubcomp_sDirect comparison between Amaltheus gloriosus (left) and similarliy sized Amaltheus subnodosus (right)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/gloriosus_s.jpgGloriosus_sAmaltheus gloriosus HYATT, 38 mm diameter2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/03/09/gleviceras-a-small-riparioceras-in-a-big-cloak/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gleviradstock1_s.jpgGleviRadstock1_sGleviceras sp. from Radstock / Somerset, 17 cm, inner whorl not preservedhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/glevigloucester1_s.jpgGleviGloucester1_sA 3.5 cm Gleviceras sp. from Gloucestershire shows where the journey is going...2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/04/12/did-you-miss-me/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cexaratum1_s.jpgCexaratum1_sCleviceras exaratum, 6 cm2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/04/21/found-in-the-drawer-tiltoniceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/umbilicomp1_s.jpgumbilicomp1_sComparison of umbilicus of approximately same sized Tiltoniceras (left) and Eleganticeras (right)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tiltoniceras2_s.jpgTiltoniceras2_sBed with crushed Tiltoniceras antiquum, diameter of largest ammonite 4.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tiltoniceras1_s.jpgTiltoniceras1_sTiltoniceras antiquum (WRIGHT, 1882), 4.5 cm diameter2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/05/11/elegance-in-a-tough-package-eleganticeras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/uncina1_s.jpgUncina1_sThe 40 mm long claw of the lobster Uncina posidoniae QUENSTEDT from a Cannonball nodulehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/elegsize1_s.jpgElegSize1_sA size comparison between a 140 mm macroconch and a 30 mm microconch (positioned for this photograph on the body chamber of the macroconch) of Eleganticeras elegantulum.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/elegnod2_s.jpgElegnod2_sThe same nodule masterfully prepared by Mike Marshall containing 16 ammonites between 2 and 10 cm.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/elegnod1_s.jpgElegnod1_sA 30 x 15 cm Cannonball nodule as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/eleganticeras1_s.jpgEleganticeras1_SAperture, front and keel view for macroconch of Eleganticeras elegantulum (YOUNG & BIRD, 1822). At 10.5 cm this is close to the average size for macroconches. The ribbing is relatively strong on this specimen, it came from a large Cannonball nodule at Hawsker Bottoms. https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/eledecay1_s.jpgEleDecay1_sNothing lasts forever - the pyrite skin of a Cannonball nodule with heavy pyrite rothttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/elecut1_s.jpgEleCut1_sA 6 cm Eleganticeras elegantulum with a characteristically v-shaped cut in the shell of the body chamber2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/06/15/the-cleveland-ammonite-a-question-of-ancestry-and-an-unwanted-oil-find/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sutapprox1_s.jpgSutApprox1_sApproximation of sutures before the body chamber, indicating a mature shell, in this case a microconch of Cleviceras exaratum. The effect is especially visible at the umbilical edge.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exaroil1_s.jpgexaroil1_sOil from a hollow chamber of Cleviceras exaratumhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exareleg1_s.jpgexareleg1_sComparison between Cleviceras exaratum (left, mature microconch) and Cleviceras elegans (partial macroconch), both 5 cm.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exaratum2_s.jpgexaratum2_sCleviceras exaratum, body chamber of a macroconch, 18 cm. There is a pathology on the last 1/4 of the whorl.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exaratum1_s.jpgexaratum1_sCleviceras exaratum, two 4.5 and 5 cm microconcheshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/exakeel1_s.jpgexakeel1_sKeel of Cleviceras exaratum : The keel has an extra floor on the chambered part of the shell, and the calcite keel easily gets lost during preparation. Also visible here : The last chamber before the body chamber is smaller, indicating an adult shell (in this case microconch).https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/clevumbili1_s.jpgclevumbili1_sComparison of Cleviceras elegans (left) with beveled umbilical walls and Cleviceras exaratum (right) with undercut umbilical walls.2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/07/31/its-all-in-the-umbilicus-and-in-the-provenance-pseudolioceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/umbilicus1_s.jpgumbilicus1_sComparison of umbilici for P. lythense (left) and P. boulbiense (right)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lythense4_s.jpglythense4_sPseudolioceras lythense, 7.5 cm, extra wide umbilicus, probably fibulatum subzonehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lythense3_s.jpglythense3_sPseudolioceras lythense, 10.5 cm, with mostly intact body chamberhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lythense2_s.jpglythense2_sPseudolioceras lythense, showing ribs swinging forward at the venterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lythense1_s.jpglythense1_sPseudolioceras lythense, 7.5 cm, phragmocone onlyhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/boulbiense4_s.jpgboulbiense4_sPseudolioceras boulbiense loves company : Small Nodicoeloceras (2 cm) sitting on top of 5.5 cm P. boulbiense + severall small Pseudoliocerashttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/boulbiense3_s.jpgboulbiense3_sPseudolioceras boulbiense, 4 cm, showing beveled umbilical wall and suturehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/boulbiense2_s.jpgboulbiense2_sPseudolioceras boulbiense, ribs do not visibly swing forward at venterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/boulbiense1_s.jpgboulbiense1_sPseudolioceras boulbiense, 7 cm2018-05-12T10:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2018/03/04/sheltered/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/09-overview-2_dxo.jpg09 overview 2_DxODetail of biggest Bifericeras biferhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/08-oxynoticeras_dxo.jpg08 Oxynoticeras_DxOSection of Oxynoticeras sp with sutures showing, width = 9 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/06-vitreum1.jpg06 vitreum1Bifericeras vitreum, diameter = 2 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/07-vitreum2.jpg07 vitreum2View of the venter of Bifericeras vitreum with sharp ribbing, convex across the venterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/05-detail-with-double-knots_dxo.jpg05-Detail with double knots_DxODetail of Bifericeras bifer showing double spines connected through a ribhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/04a-end-result.jpg04a end resultDetail of the better preserved ammonites - biggest Bifericeras bifer diameter = 3.5 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/04-end-result.jpg04 - End resultThe finished specimen with 4 Bifericeras bifer within the body chamber of a large Oxynoticeras sp.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/03-bifericeras-pyrite-lens.jpg03 - Bifericeras pyrite lensPyritic lens with multiple, badly preserved Bifericeras, diameter of biggest ammonite = 3 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/02-bifericeras-1_dxo.jpg02 - Bifericeras 1_DxOBroken off Bifericeras, diameter of ammonite = 3 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01-bifericeras-specimenas-found_dxo.jpg01 - Bifericeras specimenas found_DxOSpecimen as found 2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/01/24/a-moment-frozen-in-time-part-iii-or-a-sun-star-by-any-other-name-would-be-as-rare/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plumaster_det3_s.jpgPlumaster_det3_sFragment of Plumaster sp as found, specimen Bolton collection, picture by kind permissionhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plumaster_det2_s.jpgPlumaster_det2_sFragment of Plumaster sp with dental descaler used for preparation, specimen Bolton collection, picture by kind permissionhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plumaster_det1_s.jpgPlumaster_det1_sBeautiful fine ossicle structure of Plumaster arms, specimen Bolton collection, picture by kind permissionhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/plumaster_compl_s.jpgPlumaster_compl_sPlumaster ophiuroides, 11 cm with small Tropidaster pectinatus2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2017/04/17/the-lost-arnioceras-or-the-hunt-for-a-name/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/arnioceras0.jpgArnioceras0Nodule with ammonite in3 pieces as foundhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ahartmanni3s.jpgahartmanni3sArnioceras sp., 5 cm diameter, view of keelhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ahartmanni2s.jpgahartmanni2sArnioceras sp., 5 cm diameter, view of keel & whorl sectionhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ahartmanni1s.jpgahartmanni1sArnioceras sp., 5 cm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/abodleyi1s.jpgAbodleyi1sArnioceras bodleyi (J. BUCKMAN), 7 and 5 cm diameter, Kilve/Somerset2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2016/12/04/a-prickly-ammonite-and-its-spine-less-partner-xipheroceras-and-promicroceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/promxiphasti1_s.jpgpromxiphasti1_sPromicroceras (2 small specimen), Xipheroceras (specimen in middle, 2 cm ) and Asteroceras blakei (6 cm)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph7_s.jpgxiphziph7_sCluster of 2 Xipheroceras ziphus, both 4 cm. This one has a spine nearly fully preserved.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph6_s.jpgxiphziph6_sCluster of 2 Xipheroceras ziphus, both 4 cmhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph5_s.jpgxiphziph5_sXipheroceras ziphus, 5 cm. Not all specimen come as beautiful preserved as the other ones shown - this was found on the bottom of a 20 cm deep seawater puddle...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph4_s.jpgxiphziph4_sSmall 22 mm specimen of Xipheroceras ziphus, venter view. Broadening of the ribs on the venter clearly visible, also the first spine & widening of the shellhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph3_s.jpgxiphziph3_sSmall 22 mm specimen of Xipheroceras ziphus. When prepping, I thought this was a Promicroceras - until I found the first spine !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph2_s.jpgxiphziph2_sGlorious Xipheroceras ziphus, width 8 cm, venter view, with spines mostly intact. Purchased from Mike Marshall.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphmm1_s.jpgxiphmm1_sPromicroceras and Xipheroceras from Marston Magna area. Xipheroceras approx 4 cm in width.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphziph1_s.jpgxiphziph1_sXipheroceras ziphus, width 8 cm, with spines mostly intact. "Promicroceras" early growth stage clearly visible.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xiphdud3_s.jpgxiphdud3_sXipheroceras dudressieri, 8 cm. Somewhat crushed and oyster encrusted specimen from RHB2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/05/04/mostly-wishful-thinking-hildaites-murleyi/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/murleyi1_s.jpgmurleyi1_sSmall 2.5 cm Hildaites murleyi next to a small Cleviceras and a few ammonite aptychi and possibly belemnite hooklets (!) https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hildoceras-lusitanicum-fr.jpgHildoceras lusitanicum frFinely ribbed 8.5 cm Hildoceras lusitanicum MEISTER from the commune subzone at Hawsker Bottomshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hildaites-murleyi1.jpgHildaites murleyi1Beautiful 8.5 cm Hildaites murleyi (MOXON) in a borealis nodule from Hildesheim/Germanyhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hilcomparison1_s.jpgHilComparison1_sDirect comparison of inner whorls of Hildaites murleyi (left) and Hildoceras lusitanicum (right)2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/05/10/from-wreck-to-study-ammonite-or-an-inbetweener/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/amaltheus-wreck.jpgAmaltheus wreckA wreck of an Amaltheus as found - hope for a salvagable inner whorl ?https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/amaltheus-bifurcus-stokesi-hybrid.jpgAmaltheus bifurcus stokesi hybridA 7.4 cm Amaltheus stokesi/bifurcus "inbetweener"2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/07/05/whats-in-a-name-catacoeloceras/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/crassum-path.jpgcrassum pathCatacoeloceras crassum (YOUNG & BIRD, 1828), 6 cm, slightly pathological2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/08/08/an-ichthyosaur-travels-and-finds-a-new-home/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/yorkmuseum.jpgyorkmuseumYorkshire Museum in Yorkhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel10.jpgTravel10All ready in the box & ready to go !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel9.jpgTravel9...the jaw parts fitted in (and you know the rest)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel8.jpgTravel8...foam is being cut out ...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel7.jpgTravel7...laid out on a thick sheet of foam for getting measured...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel6.jpgTravel6Ichthyosaur jaw parts and teeth laid out waiting to be packed...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel5.jpgTravel5...and a lid on top and this one´s ready to travel !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel4.jpgTravel4A sheet of foam on top ...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel3.jpgTravel3A cover of bubble wrap for additional protectionhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/travel2.jpgTravel2Ichthyosaur paddle fitted in to a box and the piece of foam2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/11/01/crinoid-and-starfish-travel-for-a-prep-and-a-loan/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rotunda.jpgrotundaThe Rotunda in Scarboroughhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rt1.jpgRT1Crinoid and starfish preppedhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/readytogo1.jpgreadytogo1Packaging materialhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/readytogo.jpgreadytogoCrinoid ready to gohttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/preprep.jpgpreprepCrinoid unprepped, picture courtesy of R. taylorhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nhm.jpgNHMNatural History Museum, London2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2015/11/15/gemmellaros-ammonite-scratch-one-off-the-wanted-list/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/scratch.jpgscratchScratched off the "Wanted..." list !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/gemmellaroceras3s.jpgGemmellaroceras3sTrifid lateral lobe of the suture (marked L) and crowding of sutures towards the aperature, indicating an adult specimenhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/gemmellaroceras2_s.jpgGemmellaroceras2_sThe ribs crossing the venter created a crenelated venterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/gemmellaroceras1_s.jpgGemmellaroceras1_sGemmellaroceras rutilans (SIMPSON, 1843), diameter 40 mm2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2016/01/31/pleuroceras-the-other-amaltheid-ammonite/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/yeovilense2_s.jpgyeovilense2_sPleuroceras cf. yeovilense, 140 mm, Holderness Coasthttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/yeovilense1_s.jpgyeovilense1_sCast of holotype of Pleuroceras yeovilense, 60 mm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/solitarium1_s.jpgsolitarium1_sPleuroceras solare var. solitarium, 41 mm, Kalchreuth/Germanyhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/solare1_s.jpgsolare1_sPleuroceras solare, 80 mm, Hawsker Bottomshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/solare_type1_s.jpgsolare_type1_sPleuroceras solare, 40 mm, cast of neotype, Hawsker Bottomshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/solare_detail1_s.jpgsolare_detail1_sPleuroceras solare, detail of ribs & keelhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/salebrosum1_s.jpgsalebrosum1_sPleuroceras salebrosum, 60 mm, Holderness Coast (coll. A. Tenny)https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pauci-pre-and-after-prep1_s.jpgpauci-pre-and-after-prep1_sPleuroceras paucicostatum, 60 mm, before and after air abrading with iron powderhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pleurocerasdiff1_s.jpgPleurocerasDiff1_sMeasurements of Pleuroceras specieshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/paucicostatum1_s.jpgpaucicostatum1_sPleuroceras paucicostatum, 80 mm, with slight pathology, Hawsker Bottoms2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2016/06/11/roberts-hammatoceras-a-yorkshire-first/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hammatoceras_side1.jpgHammatoceras_side1Hammatoceras ammonite as found, picture courtesy of R. Taylorhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hammatoceras_in_situ.jpgHammatoceras_in_situHammatoceras ammonite in situ, picture courtesy of R. Taylorhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ham2_s.jpgham2_sHammatoceras cf. semilunatum, 15 cm, keel viewhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ham1_s.jpgham1_sHammatoceras cf. semilunatum, 10 cm inner whorl2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2016/09/18/show-me-the-keel-please-or-a-nodular-mystery/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/caenisites2s.jpgcaenisites2sCaenisites turneri BUCKMAN 1925, 65 mm, found Holderness coast, D. Pearson collection https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/caenisites_keel1s.jpgcaenisites_keel1sIs this a Pleuroceras keel which I see before me ?https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/caenisites_furrows1s.jpgcaenisites_furrows1sKeel of ammonite with deep furrowshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_1527.jpgdsc_1527The mystery nodule with a partially prepared ammonite2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2014/12/24/taking-stock-merry-christmas-but-never-mind-the-r-the-y-and-the-i/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/viewsytd23122014.jpgviewsytd23122014All time visitors by geography - not many white spaces left !https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/xmas2014s.jpgXmas2014sSanta is having a small Coroniceras sp. (left) and a Grammoceras thouarsense (right) leaned against his knees. Ravenscar in the background.2018-05-12T10:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.com/2018/03/18/angulaticeras-or-schlotheimiinae-part-2/https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/11-grangulaticeras.jpg11- GrAngulaticerasFragment of big Angulaticeras sulcatum, 10 cm widehttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/10-angumitschnecken.jpg10 - AngumitSchneckenThe prepared specimen with two Angulaticeras sulcatum, 2 cm and 5 mm, an two small gastropodshttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/09-angumitschneckprep.jpg09 - AngumitSchneckPrepParts of nodule that contains 2 Angulaticeras glued together again and with ammonite locations marked.https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/07-angupleuroprep.jpg07 AnguPleuroprepPrepping the first Angulaticeras, if you look carefully you see that there´s also a gastropod...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/08-angupleuro.jpg08 - AnguPleuroPrepped Angulaticeras sulcatum, 2 cm diameter, with small Pleurotomaria, 4 mm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/06-angufundsitua1.jpg06 - Angufundsitua1Split nodule as found with 4 small Angulaticeras, one spilt in the middle...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/05-angumiteparie3.jpg05 - AngumitEparie3Detail of small Angulaticeras sulcatum, 7 mm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/03-angumiteparie1.jpg03 -AngumitEparie1Specimen of Eparietites denotatus, 4 cm, see next picture for what´s on the other side...https://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/04-angumiteparie2.jpg04 - AngumitEparie2Reverse of the previous specimen with small Angulaticeras sulcatum, 7 mm diameterhttps://andysfossils.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/02-angulaticeras_find1.jpg02-Angulaticeras_find1First Angulaticeras fragment found in Robin Hoods Bay in 1996, diamater 1.6 cm2018-05-12T10:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://andysfossils.comdaily1.02025-12-23T10:53:48+00:00