an enormous, imposing ammonite - Fossilised animal - cleoniceras puzosia - 43 cm - 49 cm
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Scientific name: cleoniceras puzosia; specimen: a monumental ammonite; geological period: Cretaceous; treatment: Natural; condition: Natural.
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Puzosia is a genus of ammonites (extinct cephalopod mollusks) that lived during the Cretaceous period, between about 125 and 70 million years ago. It is known for its shell shaped like a flat spiral, often characterized by complex suture lines that resemble the pattern of a fern leaf.
The shell is typically discoidal and can vary from more evolved forms (whorls with little overlap) to semi-involute. It features sinuous ribs on the surface, periodically interrupted by constrictions (usually about six per turn of the whorl).
It has a very intricate ammonitic suture pattern, which served to strengthen the shell without making it too heavy, allowing the animal to move easily in the water column.
Like other cephalopods of its time, Puzosia was a marine predatory animal. It used a structure called the siphuncle to move liquid and gas inside the chambered shell, thus regulating buoyancy like a modern submarine. It is believed they lived mainly in shallow seas (up to 200 meters deep) and that they were preyed upon by large marine reptiles such as mosasaurs.
Exceptional lot: Puzosia of kg.36, l 49 cm, h 43 cm, p 13 cm.
Reserve price absolutely interesting, not less than €1,250.00 Good auction.
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
Translated by Google TranslatePuzosia is a genus of ammonites (extinct cephalopod mollusks) that lived during the Cretaceous period, between about 125 and 70 million years ago. It is known for its shell shaped like a flat spiral, often characterized by complex suture lines that resemble the pattern of a fern leaf.
The shell is typically discoidal and can vary from more evolved forms (whorls with little overlap) to semi-involute. It features sinuous ribs on the surface, periodically interrupted by constrictions (usually about six per turn of the whorl).
It has a very intricate ammonitic suture pattern, which served to strengthen the shell without making it too heavy, allowing the animal to move easily in the water column.
Like other cephalopods of its time, Puzosia was a marine predatory animal. It used a structure called the siphuncle to move liquid and gas inside the chambered shell, thus regulating buoyancy like a modern submarine. It is believed they lived mainly in shallow seas (up to 200 meters deep) and that they were preyed upon by large marine reptiles such as mosasaurs.
Exceptional lot: Puzosia of kg.36, l 49 cm, h 43 cm, p 13 cm.
Reserve price absolutely interesting, not less than €1,250.00 Good auction.
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
an enormous, imposing ammonite
Scientific name
cleoniceras puzosia
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
36 kg
Height
43 cm
Width
49 cm
Depth
13 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
