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1.3" Jurassic Fossil Ammonite (Promicroceras) - Backlit Ammonite
This is a gorgeous ammonite (Promicroceras planicosta) fossil collected from Dorset, England. The ammonite measures 1.3" wide and has had the limestone removed from each side of the specimen. Because of this preparation, the natural translucence of the ammonite can be seen, especially when the ammonite is backlit. A photo of the ammonite backlit can be seen up above.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Ammonites
Ammonites were ancient marine cephalopods, similar to today's squids and octopuses, but with a defining feature: their distinctive, tightly coiled spiral shells. These shells, resembling those of modern nautiluses, served as both a protective home and a buoyancy aid, allowing ammonites to navigate the prehistoric seas with ease. First emerging around 240 million years ago in the Triassic Period, ammonites thrived for over 175 million years, adapting through numerous forms and sizes. As predatory creatures, they likely fed on smaller marine organisms, using their tentacles to capture prey. However, their long reign came to an end 65 million years ago at the close of the Cretaceous, coinciding with the mass extinction event that also eliminated the dinosaurs.
Ammonites were ancient marine cephalopods, similar to today's squids and octopuses, but with a defining feature: their distinctive, tightly coiled spiral shells. These shells, resembling those of modern nautiluses, served as both a protective home and a buoyancy aid, allowing ammonites to navigate the prehistoric seas with ease. First emerging around 240 million years ago in the Triassic Period, ammonites thrived for over 175 million years, adapting through numerous forms and sizes. As predatory creatures, they likely fed on smaller marine organisms, using their tentacles to capture prey. However, their long reign came to an end 65 million years ago at the close of the Cretaceous, coinciding with the mass extinction event that also eliminated the dinosaurs.
$145
SPECIES
Promicroceras planicosta
LOCATION
Black Ven, Charmouth, Dorset, England
FORMATION
Obtusum Zone
SIZE
Ammonite: 1.3" long, Entire specimen: 4.7 x 3.3"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#351127
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