Large Jurassic Lytoceras Ammonite

15"/38cm

Metal Easel Included

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Description

Large Moroccan Ammonite, with exceptional colouring, [limestone staining occurring over millions of years, during the Fossilization, and influenced by the beds, location, condition, exposure to the elements, and other environmental changes].

Creating this overall and natural finish to the Cephalopod Specimen, the Ammonite shows some of the internal Suture pattern, this is known as the protective under-layering of the Mollusc

Genus

Lytoceras

Location

Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa

Geological Age

Mesozoic Era, Middle Jurassic Period, around 176-161 million years ago