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7.4" Cretaceous-Aged, Fossil Nautilus - Red Iridescence
This is a 7.4" wide, fossil nautilus (Cymatoceras) from Ambatalafia, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar. The shell has be lightly polished and it has a lot of flashy, red iridescence when viewed from certain angles.
Comes with a large acrylic display stand.
Comes with a large 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.
LOCATION
Ambatalafia, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar
SIZE
7.4" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#227558
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