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Natural orthoceras fossil orthocone - middle devonian, eifelian, alnif erfoud morocco - genuine specimen with certificate

Natural orthoceras fossil orthocone – middle devonian, eifelian, alnif erfoud morocco – genuine specimen with certificate

Original price was: £9.00.Current price is: £8.10.

This listing features a striking Natural Orthoceras fossil orthocone, sourced from the renowned fossil beds near Alnif, Erfoud, Morocco, and dating to the Middle Devonian period, specifically the Eifelian age. This elegant fossil has been carefully selected to highlight its natural structure and beautifully preserved shell chambers.

Orthoceras is an extinct genus of straight-shelled nautiloid cephalopods that thrived in Earth’s oceans during the Paleozoic Era. These ancient marine creatures possessed long, tapering shells divided into gas-filled chambers, which they used to control buoyancy in the water. Orthocones are among the most iconic and accessible fossils from Morocco’s rich Devonian strata.

The fossil shown in the photographs is the exact specimen you will receive, presented with a 1cm scale cube to demonstrate size.

Geological & Fossil Context:

  • Species: Orthoceras sp. (Orthocone Nautiloid)
  • Type: Fossilised marine cephalopod
  • Formation: Middle Devonian marine sediments
  • Location: Alnif, Erfoud, Morocco
  • Age: Middle Devonian, Eifelian (~393–388 million years ago)

Fossil Features:

  • Preservation: Excellent, with distinct chamber lines and smooth orthoconic shape
  • Preparation: Naturally exposed or partially polished to enhance visibility
  • Condition: Authentic, stable, and ready for display or educational use

Product Highlights:

  • 100% Genuine Fossil Orthoceras
  • Sourced from Morocco’s world-renowned fossil quarries
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A timeless addition to fossil collections, educational displays, or interior décor

The Devonian fossil beds of Alnif and Erfoud are famous for producing some of the world’s best-preserved Orthoceras specimens. This piece reflects both the natural beauty and scientific significance of these ancient creatures.

Please review all photos for full detail and sizing. The item photographed is the exact one you will receive.

Add a touch of natural history to your space or collection with this beautifully preserved Orthoceras fossil orthocone from Morocco.

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This listing features a striking Natural Orthoceras fossil orthocone, sourced from the renowned fossil beds near Alnif, Erfoud, Morocco, and dating to the Middle Devonian period, specifically the Eifelian age. This elegant fossil has been carefully selected to highlight its natural structure and beautifully preserved shell chambers.

Orthoceras is an extinct genus of straight-shelled nautiloid cephalopods that thrived in Earth’s oceans during the Paleozoic Era. These ancient marine creatures possessed long, tapering shells divided into gas-filled chambers, which they used to control buoyancy in the water. Orthocones are among the most iconic and accessible fossils from Morocco’s rich Devonian strata.

The fossil shown in the photographs is the exact specimen you will receive, presented with a 1cm scale cube to demonstrate size.

Geological & Fossil Context:

  • Species: Orthoceras sp. (Orthocone Nautiloid)
  • Type: Fossilised marine cephalopod
  • Formation: Middle Devonian marine sediments
  • Location: Alnif, Erfoud, Morocco
  • Age: Middle Devonian, Eifelian (~393–388 million years ago)

Fossil Features:

  • Preservation: Excellent, with distinct chamber lines and smooth orthoconic shape
  • Preparation: Naturally exposed or partially polished to enhance visibility
  • Condition: Authentic, stable, and ready for display or educational use

Product Highlights:

  • 100% Genuine Fossil Orthoceras
  • Sourced from Morocco’s world-renowned fossil quarries
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • A timeless addition to fossil collections, educational displays, or interior décor

The Devonian fossil beds of Alnif and Erfoud are famous for producing some of the world’s best-preserved Orthoceras specimens. This piece reflects both the natural beauty and scientific significance of these ancient creatures.

Please review all photos for full detail and sizing. The item photographed is the exact one you will receive.

Add a touch of natural history to your space or collection with this beautifully preserved Orthoceras fossil orthocone from Morocco.

Additional information

Era

Devonian
Origin

Morocco

Devonian Information

The Devonian Period (419–359 million years ago), known as the "Age of Fishes," was a time of major evolutionary advances in both marine and terrestrial life. The oceans were dominated by armored placoderm fish, early sharks, and lobe-finned fish like Tiktaalik, which had features that helped vertebrates transition to land. Coral reefs flourished, and ammonites became more diverse. On land, the first forests appeared, with early trees like Archaeopteris, leading to a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate cooling. The first tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) began evolving from fish, marking a critical step in the evolution of amphibians. The period ended with the Devonian extinction, likely caused by ocean anoxia and climate shifts, wiping out many marine species and reshaping ecosystems.

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