Description: Texas Ammonite Fossil Mortoniceras 5.5 inches Natural Gray Rare Specimen from the time Dinosaurs walked the earth. This is a nice size ammonite called Mortoniceras. It is approximately 105 million years old. Ammonites became extinct at the end of the Mesozoic Era along with the dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and marine reptiles. Ammonites get their name from the coiled shell shape being reminiscent of a rams horn. As the animal grew it created more shell, living only in the very largest part of the shell. As newer parts of the shell were created the older sections were sealed off with septum, or walls that connected to the inside of the shell. This connection creates sutures or patterns on the fossil that are distinct and can be used to identify various fossils. This beautiful specimen comes from the Upper Albian Stage, Cretaceous Period, Duck Creek Formation in North Texas. At one time this area of Texas was a shallow ocean where these ammonites and other aquatic creatures thrived. The fossil displays nicely front or back. On the back side are what appears to be imbedded oyster shell. Please see photos to determine for your self.Approximately 5.5 inchesWeight 2 lb. 10 oz.Natural, no artificial repair or color added. We have applied a coat of Paraloid to preserve this fossil and bring out the natural beauty and color of this specimen. Paraloid is a thermo plastic resin that is the preferred method for conservators to use.Stand included.Will combine shipping for multiple purchases. Please contact us if there are several fossils you are interested in. This was rescued by my husband from a construction site after getting the landowners permission. We are downsizing and can not take all of our beautiful fossils with us. Hoping to find this beauty a new home.Thank you for looking and please feel free to ask any questions. This will be packaged carefully and shipped from Texas. All International Shipping will be handled through the Global Shipping Program.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Flower Mound, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-18T17:18:51.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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