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5.2" Polished Fossil Nautilus - Black Preservation
This is a beautiful, 5.2" wide, polished nautilus fossil from Ambatalafia in Madagascar. The polishing allows for the inner chambers and the white septae separating them to be seen. This particular specimen exhibits an unusual black preservation.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
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
Cymatoceras sp.
AGE
LOCATION
Ambatalafia, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar
SIZE
5.2" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#207421
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