Ammonites
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$150.00
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GAL200c EUHOPLITE AMMONITE
This Euhoplite Ammonite is an extremely well preserved specimen from Morocco.
These Ammonites had grasping tentacles and eyes that protruded from the
opening on the outside of the deeply rippled coiled shell. This very
cool Ammonite measures 6 3/4" x 5 7/8" x almost 4" thick and weighs just
over 6 pounds. The fossil has good detail showing the the exterior
features of this ancient aquatic mollusk. An excellent addition to
any collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$125.00
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GAL201c
EUHOPLITE AMMONITE
This specimen is an extremely well preserved Euhoplite ammonite from Morocco.
The Ammonite shows excellent detail of the suture of the chambers and has
an all natural, unpolished surface. This very interesting specimen
measures 7 1/8" x nearly 5 7/8" x 3 1/8" thick and weighs over 5 3/4 pounds.
An awesome addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$600.00
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GAL206b
MADAGASCAR AMMONITES
This outstanding specimen is unique as it's many Ammonites together
in matrix and is from Madagascar. The phenomenal very large Ammonite
is accompanied by numerous other Ammonites, Clams, and various other fossils
throughout the matrix. The large Ammonite
measures over 8 1/4" x 6 7/8" with a shiny finish. The
smaller Ammonite on the opposite side is 3 3/4" x 3".
Overall, this extraordinary specimen measures approximately 12" x
almost 9 1/4" x nearly 6" and weighs 17 1/4 pounds.
Just an exceptional addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$300.00
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FG202C
AMMONITE
This is an extremely well preserved double Ammonite specimen from
Madagascar. This very cool Ammonite measures 11 1/8" tall x 7 1/8" wide x
2 7/8" and over 7
pounds. The Ammonites have excellent detail and fantastic polish that brings
out the details even more. There is a neat colorful iridescent area
in the center. An awesome addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$240.00
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FG207b
GEISONOCERAS AMMONOID
Here is an exceptional Fossil specimen as it's two Geisonoceras
together from the Western desert of Morocco in North Africa.
Both Cephalopods have excellent distinctive Geisonoceras signature detail
in the zig-zag suture design of the chambers
and have a smoothed unpolished surface. The very cool large
Geisonoceras measures almost 8 1/2" x nearly 6 7/8" x 1 5/8"
thick with the smaller one being over 3" x almost 2 1/2" x 3/4".
Together, the
entire specimen measures almost 8 1/2" x 7 3/4" x 2 3/8" and weighs 4 1/8
pounds. A truly wonderful addition to any
fossil collection!
The Geisonoceras Ammonoids are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Like their
younger relative Ammonites, they had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They thrived in the Devonian period some 400 to
350 million years ago.
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$160.00
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GAL203b
EUHOPLITE AMMONITE
This ammonite is an extremely well preserved Euhoplite specimen from Morocco.
This very cool ammonite
alone measures nearly 8" x 6 1/2" x 3". Including the matrix, the
specimen measures 10 5/8" x 6 3/4" x 4 1/4" and weighs
nearly 11 1/2
pounds. The Ammonite has excellent detail of the suture of the chambers
and has a natural, unpolished surface. An awesome addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$100.00
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GAL204c
EUHOPLITE AMMONITE
This ammonite is an extremely well preserved Euhoplite specimen from Morocco
from the early Cretaceous period. These ancient aquatic mollusks had
grasping tentacles and eyes that protruded from the opening on the outside
of the deeply rippled coiled shell. The
Ammonite specimen measures 6 3/4" x nearly 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"
thick and weighs almost 4 1/4 pounds. It has excellent detail of the suture of the chambers
and has a natural, unpolished surface. An awesome addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$135.00
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GAL205b
EUHOPLITE AMMONITE
This Euhoplite Ammonite is an extremely well preserved specimen from Morocco.
This very cool ammonite alone measures nearly 7" x almost 5 3/4" x 3
1/4". Including the matrix, the ammonite measures 7 3/8" tall x 6
1/2 x 3 7/8" and weighs
approximately 6 1/8 pounds. The fossil has good detail showing the exterior
features of this ancient aquatic mollusk. An excellent addition to any
collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$250.00
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GAL208b
MOROCCO AMMONITES
This outstanding specimen is unique as it's three Ammonites together
on matrix and is from Morocco. All three Ammonites fossils show
excellent detail and have an all natural finish. They are
fairly similar in size with the smallest Ammonite measures 4 1/4" x
approximately 3 3/4" x almost 2" thick and the largest Ammonite is
5
1/8" x almost 4 1/4" but is much thicker at nearly 2 1/4".
The third Ammonite is not exposed enough to measure. Together this phenomenal specimen measures approximately
8 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 4 3/8" and weighs 8 3/4 pounds.
The Ammonites can be displayed many different ways and look great.
Just an exceptional addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$750.00
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GAL209b
MADAGASCAR AMMONITES
This is something that is simply outstanding; a fabulous specimen as unique as it's many
very nice Ammonites together
in matrix and is from Madagascar. The phenomenal very large Ammonite
specimen
is accompanied by numerous other Ammonites, Clams, and various other fossils
throughout the matrix. The largest Ammonite
measures nearly 9" x 8 1/4" with a shiny finish and excellent
detail. The large Ammonite on the opposite side is almost 6 3/4" x
5 1/8" with good detail, too. Scattered about are the other
partially exposed Ammonites, Clams and other fossils with more discovered
from every different angle. Overall, this incredible Ammonite fossil specimen measures approximately 16" x
almost 11 1/2" x nearly 7 1/4" and weighs over 30 3/4 pounds.
Just an absolutely extraordinary addition to any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$2200.00
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GAL210b
MADAGASCAR AMMONITES
This is an incredibly magnificent specimen of multiple Ammonites
with other fossils from Madagascar. The phenomenal display has 3 large Ammonites
flanked by many other Ammonites, Clams, and various other fossils
throughout the matrix. The large upper Ammonite measures over
5 3/4" x 4 7/8"x 1 1/2" with a shiny polish and excellent
detailed sutures all the way to the aperture. The middle Ammonite is
5 3/4" x 4 5/8" with very good detail, too. The lower Ammonite is
the largest measuring 6 3/8" x nearly 5 1/4" with a nice polish as well. Scattered about are the other
partially exposed Ammonites, Clams and other fossils with more discovered
from every different angle. Overall, this fantastic Ammonite fossil specimen measures approximately 19
1/2" tall x 10 1/4" x 7 1/2" and weighs over 36 3/4 pounds.
An absolutely exceptional Ammonite display for any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$275.00
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GAL211b
MADAGASCAR AMMONITES
This is an incredibly awesome specimen of Douvilleiceras Ammonites
from Madagascar. The astonishing display has a large Ammonite with a
much smaller one attached. The distinct tubercles and raised ridges
form a beautiful pattern along the body of the Ammonite. It has much
of the outer shell and remnants of the mother-of-pearl type iridescence. The large Ammonite measures
6" x almost 5" x nearly 3 3/8" with a shiny polish and excellent detailed sutures
all the way to the aperture. The small Ammonite is
nearly 2" x 1 1/2" with very good detail, too. This
wondrous Ammonite fossil specimen weighs nearly 3 1/4 pounds.
An absolutely fabulous Ammonite display for any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$2200.00
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GAL212b
MADAGASCAR AMMONITES
This is an incredibly magnificent specimen of multiple Ammonites
with other fossils from Madagascar. The phenomenal display has 5 large Ammonites
flanked by many other Ammonites, Clams, and various other fossils
throughout the matrix. The large upper Ammonite measures 8 3/8" x 7
1/2" with a shiny polish and excellent
detailed sutures. The upper right Ammonite is
5 1/2" x 4 1/4" with very good polish and some red iridescence. The lower
center Ammonite measures 5" x 4 1/8" with a nice polish and some
iridescence as well. The large Ammonite on the left side is 6" x 4
1/2" and one on the right is 4 1/2" x 3 3/4". Scattered about are the other
partially exposed Ammonites, Clams and other fossils with more discovered
from every different angle. Overall, this fantastic Ammonite fossil specimen measures approximately 18" tall x 15 1/4"
wide x 8 1/2" and weighs 89 1/4 pounds.
An absolutely exceptional Ammonite display for any
fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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$2000.00
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GAL213b
MADAGASCAR AMMONITE
This is an incredibly fabulous specimen of a Douvilleiceras
Ammonite from Madagascar. The phenomenal and very large fossil has
exceptional detail in the distinct tubercles and raised ridges that form a
beautiful pattern along the body of the Ammonite. It has a nice
shiny polish and excellent detailed sutures all the way to the aperture.
The very large Ammonite fossil measures nearly 12 3/4" across x 9 1/2" x 5
5/8" thick or tall at the aperture. This outstanding Ammonite fossil
specimen weighs nearly 24 3/4 pounds. Pictures cannot do proper
justice to this incredible Ammonite. An absolutely magnificent
Ammonite display for any fossil collection!
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group
of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have survived to the present
day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a
multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew, always living in
the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to
130 million years ago.
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