Syrionautilus libanoticus
Phylum Mollusca, Class Cephalopoda, Order Nautilida, Family Cymatoceratidae
Geological Time: Middle Cretaceous, Cenomanian Stage (~95 million years ago)
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Nautilus fossil is 55 mm across on a 90 mm by 85 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Lebanese Lagerstätte, Hajula, Lebanon
Fossil Code: RS128
Price: $350.00
 Description:
Coming from the Cretaceous of Lebanon this is a nautilus known
as Syrionautilus libanotica. The species derives its name from
the country in which it is found. Unlike its other shelled relative
the ammonite, members of the Nautilida sailed through the end
Cretaceous extinction event. The modern-day Nautilus is only
one of two genera of externally-shelled cephalopods extant. Unlike
many fossil cephalopods from Lebanon (see my other offerings)
this one is quite 3-D in appearance. It is the only such specimen
I have been able to secure. |
