Dactylioceras Athleticum Ammonite specimen, Schlaifhausen, Germany

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Dactylioceras Athleticum Ammonite specimen, Lower Jurassic-Toarcian, Upper Lias, 175 Million Years Old, Schlaifhausen, Germany" refers to a specific fossilized ammonite species, Dactylioceras athleticum, which dates back to the Lower Jurassic period, approximately 175 million years ago.

Schlaifhausen, Germany:

Schlaifhausen is a location in Germany known for its rich deposits of Jurassic fossils, particularly from the Lower Jurassic.

The area around Schlaifhausen is part of a larger Jurassic marine deposit in Germany, particularly in the Swabian Jura region, which is renowned for its high-quality fossil specimens, including ammonites, marine reptiles, and other ancient marine organisms.

The ammonites found in Schlaifhausen are often remarkably well-preserved due to the fine-grained sedimentary rock of the region, which helps to protect and fossilize marine life over millions of years.

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