Description
Genuine 7.5″ Mammites Nodosioides Fossil Ammonite – Turonian, Cretaceous: High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Species: Mammites nodosioides (Ammonite)
Geological Period: Cretaceous (Turonian, ~93-89 million years ago)
Formation: High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Authenticity: 100% Genuine Specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
This is an exceptionally large and well-preserved 7.5″ ammonite fossil from the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous, found in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Mammites nodosioides is a sought-after ammonite species, recognized for its thick, nodular shell ornamentation and well-defined ribbing, which made it well-adapted to the marine environment of the time.
What Makes This Fossil Special?
HUGE 7.5″ SIZE – A stunning, museum-quality ammonite fossil
Rare Cretaceous Specimen – Sought-after Mammites nodosioides ammonite
Exceptional Detail – Beautiful shell preservation showcasing intricate nodules and ribbing
Authentic & Certified – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
From the Alice Purnell Collection – A part of a world-renowned ammonite collection
Perfect for Collectors & Enthusiasts – A prime display piece for home, office, museum, or educational purposes
About Mammites nodosioides
Ammonites were marine mollusks related to modern squids and octopuses. Mammites nodosioides belonged to the Acanthoceratidae family, known for their robust, coiled shells with distinctive tubercles (knobs) along their whorls. These ammonites lived in the ancient seas of the Cretaceous, thriving in the warm, shallow waters that once covered what is now North Africa.
This fossil represents a piece of prehistoric marine life from over 90 million years ago, offering a direct link to the Late Cretaceous period when dinosaurs still ruled the land.
Specifications:
Size: 7.5 inches (19 cm) – See scale rule in photos for exact dimensions
Condition: Excellent fossilized shell with detailed ornamentation
Exact Specimen: The fossil shown in the images is the one you will receive
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