Fossil Ammonite Lytoceras – Prehistoric elegance on a base. Fossil fragment - Magnificent specimen for collectors - Height: 343 mm - Width: 175 mm- 4034 g

This extraordinary ammonite belongs to the genus Lytoceras, one of the most fascinating fossil cephalopods from the Mesozoic Era. Dating to the Early Cretaceous Period (about 120 million years ago), this specimen comes from the rich fossil deposits of Madagascar, one of the most renowned regions for the preservation of exceptionally beautiful ammonites.
Characterized by a broad, regular coiling, this ammonite has an elegantly spiraled shell, with thin, harmonious ribs extending radially across its entire surface. Unlike many ammonites with pronounced ornamentation, Lytoceras is known for its smoother, more streamlined morphology, reflecting its pelagic lifestyle, adapted to life in the open sea.
The ammonite has been mounted on an elegant solid wood base with a brass support, enhancing its display appeal and transforming it into a true natural history collector's item. Its fossilized and mineralized surface displays a brownish patina, the result of silicification over millions of years.
Ammonites of the Lytoceratidae family are distinguished by their prehistoric ecological role: these marine mollusks were active swimmers, equipped with internal gas-filled chambers that allowed them to float and move nimbly through the Mesozoic oceans. Extinct at the end of the Cretaceous, their fossilized shells today serve as fascinating evidence of the evolution of life on Earth.
This magnificent specimen is ideal for collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, and interior designers, offering a piece of geological history that combines elegance and mystery. An ammonite fossil is not just a decorative object, but a true portal to the past, a fragment of a lost world we can still admire today.
A fossil, perfect for anyone who wants to bring a piece of natural history into their collection or exhibition space.