orthoceras, 7,8 kg - Fossil fragment - Orthoceras - 53 cm - 10 cm

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Scientific name Orthoceras; Specimen orthoceras; Geological period Devonian; Condition Natural.

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Orthoceras Pillar

Orthoceras – Ancient Marine Predator

The Orthoceras is an extinct marine cephalopod that lived around 400 million years ago during the Paleozoic era. It is known for its elongated, straight shell and is considered an ancestor of modern squids and nautiluses. Its fossils are primarily found in limestone and are often used for decorative items and jewelry. The Orthoceras played a crucial role in ancient marine ecosystems as a fast and agile predator, hunting smaller creatures in the ocean.

Orthoceras Pillar

Orthoceras – Ancient Marine Predator

The Orthoceras is an extinct marine cephalopod that lived around 400 million years ago during the Paleozoic era. It is known for its elongated, straight shell and is considered an ancestor of modern squids and nautiluses. Its fossils are primarily found in limestone and are often used for decorative items and jewelry. The Orthoceras played a crucial role in ancient marine ecosystems as a fast and agile predator, hunting smaller creatures in the ocean.

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Number of items
1
Specimen
orthoceras, 7,8 kg
Scientific name
Orthoceras
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
8.7 kg
Height
53 cm
Width
10 cm
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