Fossilized nautilus - Fossilised animal - cymatoceras - 18 cm - 14.5 cm
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A polished fossilised Cymatoceras nautilus from Madagascar, dating to the Cretaceous, weighs 1.9 kg and measures 18 × 14.5 × 11 cm.
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Cymatoceras is a fossil genus of nektonic marine mollusc cephalopods whose documentation dates back to the Lower Cambrian. From a morphological point of view, the Cretaceous specimens shared many features with modern Nautilus. The shell is globose, with a rounded whorl section, planispiral, varying from slightly evolute to involute with closed umbilici. The Cymatoceras species were nektonic, active predators, with feeding habits considered, in line with those of today, to be protein consumers. The shell thickness of Cymatoceras seems to indicate greater resistance to the hydrostatic pressure of deep waters. It has been calculated that they could reach depths of up to 250 m, since the simple septa of nautiloids are adapted to high hydrostatic pressures. Lot incredibly beautiful: 1.900 kg (L 14.5 cm, W 11 cm, H 18 cm) for this beautiful fossil nautilus Cymatoceras specimen. Stand not included, made from recycled material and used for photographic purposes only.
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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
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Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
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His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
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Translated by Google TranslateCymatoceras is a fossil genus of nektonic marine mollusc cephalopods whose documentation dates back to the Lower Cambrian. From a morphological point of view, the Cretaceous specimens shared many features with modern Nautilus. The shell is globose, with a rounded whorl section, planispiral, varying from slightly evolute to involute with closed umbilici. The Cymatoceras species were nektonic, active predators, with feeding habits considered, in line with those of today, to be protein consumers. The shell thickness of Cymatoceras seems to indicate greater resistance to the hydrostatic pressure of deep waters. It has been calculated that they could reach depths of up to 250 m, since the simple septa of nautiloids are adapted to high hydrostatic pressures. Lot incredibly beautiful: 1.900 kg (L 14.5 cm, W 11 cm, H 18 cm) for this beautiful fossil nautilus Cymatoceras specimen. Stand not included, made from recycled 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
