Natural Orthoceras Fossil, Extinct Cephalopod Shell from Morocco
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| Management number | 47911225 | Release Date | 2026/02/02 | List Price | US$25.80 | Model Number | 47911225 | ||
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Orthoceras ("straight horn") is a genus of extinct nautiloid cephalopod restricted to Middle Ordovician-aged marine limestone. This is an authentic extinct cephalopod preserved in limestone dated to be 450 million years old from Morocco.
An Orthoceras in an elongated ink-fish like animal. The different chambers can be observed in the fossil. Orthoceras belongs to the group of Cephalopods. This particular fossil has a slender, elongated shell with the middle of its body chamber transversely constricted. The fossil's surface is ornamented by a network of fine lines or ridges, a sculptural feature of the outside of the shells of various animals.
This Orthoceras fossil approximately measures 4 1/2" (11.43 cm) by 2 1/2" (6.35 cm) at its widest point. It weighs 175.8 grams (~6.20 ounces). This fossil is in excellent condition.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > 100 years or older |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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