This is a lovely Ammonite fossil half from Madagascar. A nice light transluscent Amber color. It will make a great decoration for the home or office. Comes with a nice wood stand for display.:
Some history of Ammonites:
The Ammonites or Ammonoid Cephalopods appeared in the late Silurian period about 400 million years ago. They became extinct along with the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago. There name comes from their spiral shape appearing similar to rams horns. This name can be traced back to the Greeks comparing them to the Egyptian god of Ammon who is depicted as wearing Rams horns. They likely ate fish, crustaceans, and other small creatures. They themselves were preyed upon by large marine reptiles like Mosasaurs and some shells even bear the teeth marks from such attacks.
The fossil is in good shape there are a few tiny nicks along the edges.
Size: 5.25" tall and 4.3" wide ( 13.3 cm by 10.9 cm )
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Some history of Ammonites:
The Ammonites or Ammonoid Cephalopods appeared in the late Silurian period about 400 million years ago. They became extinct along with the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago. There name comes from their spiral shape appearing similar to rams horns. This name can be traced back to the Greeks comparing them to the Egyptian god of Ammon who is depicted as wearing Rams horns. They likely ate fish, crustaceans, and other small creatures. They themselves were preyed upon by large marine reptiles like Mosasaurs and some shells even bear the teeth marks from such attacks.
The fossil is in good shape there are a few tiny nicks along the edges.
Size: 5.25" tall and 4.3" wide ( 13.3 cm by 10.9 cm )
Half price shipping for all additional items for multiple orders.
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