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3.5" Pliensbachian Nautilus (Cenoceras) Fossil - France
This is a fossil nautilus of the genus Cenoceras, collected from France. It is Pliensbachian (Jurassic period) in age, or approximately 185 - 190 million years old. It comes with an acrylic display stand.
A nautilus's shell is made up of two layers. The inner layer has the iridescent shine, while the outer layer provides protection from external forces. Inside the shell are septa that divide the living area of the shell into compartments and help the animal maintain balance and position in the water column.
Nautilus are "living fossils": species similar to this one still exist in our oceans!
Nautilus are "living fossils": species similar to this one still exist in our oceans!
SPECIES
Cenoceras sp.
LOCATION
Fresney-le-Puceux, France
SIZE
3.5" wide nautilus
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#152702
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