Fossilized nautilus - Fossilised animal - cymatoceras - 18 cm - 14.5 cm
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Nautilus fossil specimen with the scientific name Cymatoceras from Madagascar, natural and polished, weighing 1.9 kg, measuring 18 cm high by 14.5 cm wide and 11 cm deep, authentic/official, from the Cretaceous period (145–66 million years ago).
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Cymatoceras is a fossil genus of nektonic marine cephalopod mollusks whose documentation dates back to the Early Cambrian. Morphologically, the Cretaceous specimens shared many traits with modern Nautilus. The shell is globose, with a rounded whorl section, planispiral, ranging from slightly evolved to involute with closed umbilici.
Cymatoceras species were nektonic, active hunters, with feeding habits considered, in line with today’s, to be protein consumers. The thickness of the Cymatoceras shell appears to indicate greater resistance to the hydrostatic pressure of deep-sea environments. It has been calculated that they could reach depths of about 250 m, given that the simple septa of nautiloids are adapted to high hydrostatic pressures.
Incredibly beautiful lot: 1.9 kg (length 14.5 cm, width 11 cm, height 18 cm) for this beautiful fossil nautilus Cymatoceras.
Stand not included, made from reclaimed material and used for photographic purposes only.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
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Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
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Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateCymatoceras is a fossil genus of nektonic marine cephalopod mollusks whose documentation dates back to the Early Cambrian. Morphologically, the Cretaceous specimens shared many traits with modern Nautilus. The shell is globose, with a rounded whorl section, planispiral, ranging from slightly evolved to involute with closed umbilici.
Cymatoceras species were nektonic, active hunters, with feeding habits considered, in line with today’s, to be protein consumers. The thickness of the Cymatoceras shell appears to indicate greater resistance to the hydrostatic pressure of deep-sea environments. It has been calculated that they could reach depths of about 250 m, given that the simple septa of nautiloids are adapted to high hydrostatic pressures.
Incredibly beautiful lot: 1.9 kg (length 14.5 cm, width 11 cm, height 18 cm) for this beautiful fossil nautilus Cymatoceras.
Stand not included, made from reclaimed material and used for photographic purposes only.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
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Number of objects
1
Specimen
Fossilized nautilus
Scientific name
cymatoceras
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
1.9 kg
Height
18 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
11 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
