Madagascan Ammonite
This Polished Madagascan Ammonite Bell Jar (140 Million Years Old) has been mounted in a museum quality bell jar by a member of our in-house team.
-
Period: Devonian - Cretaceous (409 - 66 million years ago )
Range: Oceans Worldwide
Habitat: Shallow and coastal regions of oceans
Size: 0.2 - 330 cm diameter
Diet: Carnivorous
Ammonites are a group of extinct marine molluscs, closely related to modern day octopuses and squids. They were one of the most successful and diverse groups of animals on earth, with more than 10,000 species identified from nearly everywhere on the planet where oceans once existed. The largest species of ammonite discovered is a partial fossil of Parapuzosia seppenradensis, which is estimated at being 8 - 11 ft in diameter! Because ammonites were so common and evolved so rapidly they are a useful tool for both palaeontologists and geologists to help determine the age of the rocks they were fossilised in.
-
Base: Solid wood varnished with traditional beeswax
Dome: Handblown 2mm tempered glass
Dimensions: 10 x 10cm
The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation.
-
We work closely with reputable suppliers all over the world to source high quality, genuine specimens. Each fossil comes with a certificate of authenticity documenting the provenance of each specimen, including the age and location where it was discovered.
-
Each Curated piece comes with a loyalty sticker. Receive a free gift reward for every third item purchased, culminating in a captivating platinum statement piece, complimentary from Curated.
