Whole Ammonite Sutured With End Chambers
Whole Ammonite Sutured With End Chambers
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Discovered in Russia
These beautiful ammonite fossils have 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. These specimens have had their 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.
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