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7.9" Polished Fossil Nautilus (Cymatoceras) - Madagascar
This is a 7.9" nautilus of the genus Cymatoceras from Ambatalafia, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar. These nautiloids are much rarer than the ammonites so frequently seen. The shell has been polished to a glossy-finish with spots of red-orange iridescence still visible in spots.
Comes with a acrylic-metal display stand.
Comes with a acrylic-metal display stand.
About Nautilus Fossils
autilus is a classic shelled cephalopod with a fossil history spanning more than 500 million years. Fossil nautilus shells are instantly recognizable by their tightly coiled, chambered structure, created as the animal grew and adjusted buoyancy using a central siphuncle. These fossils often preserve beautiful suture patterns, internal chambers, and sometimes even traces of original nacre. Found in marine deposits worldwide and frequently mineralized with calcite or chalcedony, fossil Nautilus specimens provide a striking glimpse into ancient seas and showcase one of the most enduring designs in natural history.
A picture of a modern day Nautilus.
autilus is a classic shelled cephalopod with a fossil history spanning more than 500 million years. Fossil nautilus shells are instantly recognizable by their tightly coiled, chambered structure, created as the animal grew and adjusted buoyancy using a central siphuncle. These fossils often preserve beautiful suture patterns, internal chambers, and sometimes even traces of original nacre. Found in marine deposits worldwide and frequently mineralized with calcite or chalcedony, fossil Nautilus specimens provide a striking glimpse into ancient seas and showcase one of the most enduring designs in natural history.
A picture of a modern day Nautilus.
$425
SPECIES
Cymatoceras sp.
LOCATION
Ambatalafia, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar
SIZE
7.9" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#361339
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