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Jurassic Fossil Ammonites, Sea Snail, Belemnites, and Clams - France
This is a fascinating, 10.2" tall cluster of naturally associated fossils featuring multiple extinct marine animals. All five of the ammonite fossils are of the genus Stephanoceras, all preserved alongside a sea snail shell of the species Pyrgotrochus elongatus, two Belemnopsis canaliculata belemnite rostrums, two Trigonia costata clam fossils, and a brachiopod that appears to be of the genus Lissajousithyris. This eye-catching specimen was collected from a Middle Jurassic (Bajocian Stage) marine deposit in Évrecy, France. All of the fossils have been meticulously exposed from the rock they were found in to create this unique display.
There is a repaired crack right where the largest ammonite meets the rock, however there is no indication of compositing. Comes with a display stand.
There is a repaired crack right where the largest ammonite meets the rock, however there is no indication of compositing. Comes with a 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.
$595
SPECIES
Stephanoceras sp., Pyrgotrochus elongatus, Belemnopsis canaliculata, Trigonia costata & Lissajousithyris sp.?
LOCATION
Évrecy, France
SIZE
Largest Ammonite: 4.7" wide, Entire Specimen: 10.2 x 6.3"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#367914
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