| An ammonite was a shelled creature that lived in the early oceans and sea's. It had a coiled shell, that grew as the creature grew. The individual chambers of growth are called the "life chambers" and the walls that seperated the chambers are called the suture-lines. These are very much the "fingerprint" of the ammonite and allows for identification of one species from another. All ammonites belong to the family Cephalopod. The creature itself was very much like a squid, in that it had tentacles... It was one of the first creatures to use eyesight for predation. They were most abundant during the Paleozoic Era...400 million years ago...although they lived right up to, and throughout when the dinosaurs did...and died out when the Dinosaurs did about 65 million years ago. They swam by squirting-out water through the body cavity (propulsion). We have the Lowest prices anywhere on Quality Ammonite specimens. We have searched for a variety of specimens to be able to offer you a selection of Ammonites from around the world. Please stop back often and see what's been added. To view additional Cephlopods, CLICK HERE |
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Jeletekytes plenus From the Baculites baculus range zone of the Piere Shale near Glendine Mountain, South Dakota. This specimen was a large female (macroconch) that was killed by a large animal, probably a fish, that penetrated the shell and filleted. 4" Wide, 3.5" Tall. Item CE010, Price*SOLD* $135.00 |
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Placentaceras sp., A wonderful Montana Ammonite from Rosebud
County, Bearpaw Shale. 95 million years old. This piece is highly polished on both sides.
It measures 8 1/4" by 7". Spot opalization shows nicely. Item CE017 Price*SOLD* $350.00 |
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| Ammonite Cut Pairs in Bamboo Gift Boxes (4 shown) all with glass fronts!
We will pick a pair for you! ALL are just super! Alligaticeras (a Perisphinctes) Jurassic Age Formation: Oxforsian Madagascar Length of display box is 5" and 3 3/4" wide Chambers of these ammonites filled with beautiful calcite over many years by nature! All are Highly Polished and make excellent display specimens and great gifts! Item CE022, SPECIAL Price*SOLD* $29.00 per boxed pair!(VERY LIMITED STOCK) |
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| URL: http://www.nature-source.com/ammonites.htm Last Updated: Wednesday January 16, 2008
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