Lot 514
GIANT COMPLETE AMMONITE. Ammonites are extinct cephalopods that somewhat resembled an armored squid. Since their tentacles and body were soft tissue they do not fossilize and we only find their beautiful shells remaining. This giant 10.5 x 8.5 inch Cleoniceras ammonite is 110 million years old from the island of Madagascar and is complete with hues of light to dark brown on its polished outer surface as well as some of the original mother of pearl in the center. It is one of the most striking museum quality ammonites with most of its surface covered with a fern shaped suture pattern that is outlined in a light cream color giving excellent contrast. Ammonites calcium carbonate shell was strengthened by the interlocking suture pattern and because of this it did not have to be so thick to resist the water pressure when the ammonite would dive in deeper water. Each species of ammonite had its own distinctive sulture pattern and can be identified just from its sutures. This ammonite has both size and beauty.
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Estimated Value $575 - 750.
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