Whole Ammonite Sutured With End Chambers Specimen #3
Whole Ammonite Sutured With End Chambers Specimen #3
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This beautiful ammonite fossil has been polished to a stunning shine, revealing and accentuating the stunning complex Suture Patterns within.
As ammonites grew, they added new living chambers to accommodate their growth in size. The chambers of Ammonites were separated by a tissue called septa. One can see the separations of the chambers by means of a complete wavy line called a "suture pattern". The suture pattern is the line separating the septa and chambers and is visible underneath the animal's aragonitic shell. This specimen has had its end chamber hollowed out to provide a unique and stunning view of the septa. Normally, end chambers get filled with debris over time which eventually turns to stone. The process of working an ammonite like this takes quite a bit of time, as it is very labor intensive. While the task may be arduous, we think the final product is well worth it.
Ammonites lived during the periods of Earth history known as the Jurassic and Cretaceous. Together, these represent a time interval of about 140 million years. The Jurassic Period began about 201 million years ago and the Cretaceous Period ended about 66 million years ago.
Ammonites are one of the most common fossils that exist today. Before hitting extinction along with the dinosaurs, the squid-like creatures roamed the oceans in schools, using an organ called a siphuncle to jet through the water. Their remains are simply beautiful and a cornerstone of any nautical or fossil collection.
Its name comes from the Ancient Egyptian God, Amun, who was often depicted wearing ram horns. The spiral shape of the fossil is reminiscent of those horns, hence the name. In Ancient Greece, Ammonite was thought to possess the power of Zeus. All throughout history, humans have been captivated by these beautiful fossils and enraptured by their unique spiral pattern. Today, we here at Paxton gate are still enchanted by these wonders of nature.
This is a unique, one of a kind, fossil. Once this item is sold, we will not be about to acquire an exact replacement. All Paxton Gate specimens are guaranteed to be of the highest quality; sourced from ethical vendors and private collectors around the world.
