TOARCIAN: Ammonites of the Upper Lias (Toarcian) of the Yorkshire Coast

TOARCIAN: Ammonites of the Upper Lias (Toarcian) of the Yorkshire Coast

A comprehensive guide to the remarkable ammonites of the Yorkshire Coast's Upper Lias (Toarcian) deposits. Written by renowned Yorkshire collector and researcher Neil Trudgill, this book is an invaluable reference for fossil collectors, amateur enthusiasts, and students of Jurassic palaeontology.

The North Yorkshire coastline is internationally recognised for its exceptional Jurassic geology and abundance of marine fossils. Among the most sought-after finds are the ammonites of the Upper Lias, with around 100 species recorded from this stretch of coast.

This detailed guide provides identification information for a wide range of Upper Lias ammonites while also exploring their anatomy, evolution, and stratigraphic occurrence. Whether you're searching the beaches of Whitby, Saltwick Bay, Ravenscar, or Robin Hood's Bay, this book offers valuable insight into the fossils you may encounter.

Suitable for everyone from occasional fossil hunters to dedicated collectors and researchers, Toarcian is an essential addition to any Yorkshire Coast fossil library.

Features

• Detailed guide to Upper Lias (Toarcian) ammonites
• Yorkshire Coast specific
• Identification reference for collectors
• Information on anatomy and evolution
• Stratigraphic context and occurrence
• Written by Neil Trudgill

Specifications

• Author: Neil Trudgill
• Format: Paperback
• Subject: Ammonites & Yorkshire Coast Geology
• Region: Yorkshire Coast, England