Description
This listing features a 100% genuine Duvilliceras ammonite fossil from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Madagascar. The specimen has been hand-selected and professionally photographed, showcasing the characteristic spiral shell structure that makes ammonites so instantly recognisable and beloved among fossil collectors.
Ammonites were a group of extinct marine cephalopods, more closely related to modern octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish than to shelled gastropods such as snails. Their coiled, chambered shells served both as protection and a buoyancy aid, and their presence in ancient seas spanned from the Devonian (~400 million years ago) to the end of the Cretaceous (~65 million years ago), when they perished in the same mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Duvilliceras sp. is a genus of ammonite known for its elegantly ribbed shell and tight coiling, a hallmark of the species. This genus thrived during the Cretaceous Period (approximately 145 to 66 million years ago), when Madagascar was a tropical marine environment teeming with life. Ammonites like Duvilliceras were active predators, feeding on small marine organisms using tentacles and a beak-like jaw hidden within their shells.
This particular ammonite was found in the fossil-rich layers of Madagascar, a site known worldwide for its vibrant fossil beds and the exceptional preservation of marine specimens. Fossils from this region often exhibit fine shell detail and natural mineralisation, making them highly sought-after for both educational and decorative purposes.
Item Details:
- Name: Duvilliceras sp.
- Species: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
- Specimen: Whole fossil shell
- Age: Cretaceous Period
- Location: Madagascar
- Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. See photos for full sizing.
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
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100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included
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