3.6" Fossil Heteromorph (Nostoceras) Ammonite - Madagascar

This is a really cool heteromorph ammonite (Nostoceras sp.) fossil from Madagascar. Unlike most ammonites that lived in tightly coiled, spiral shell that retains their shape throughout the cephalopod's life, heteromorph ammonites have irregularly-coiled or uncoiled shells. These hetermorph ammonites are Late Cretaceous in age (Campanian Stage) or approximately 70 million years old.

Almost all of the surrounding limestone has been painstakingly removed to provide the best picture of the entire ammonite. The thinnest end of the spiral which is rarely well preserved, is incomplete.

Comes with an acrylic display stand.
FOR SALE
$115
DETAILS
SPECIES
Nostoceras sp.
LOCATION
Morafena, Menabe Region, Madagascar
SIZE
3.6" wide
ITEM
#302684
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