Australiceras jacki
Order Ammonoidea
Geological Time: Lower Cretaceous, Aptian Stage
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Ammonite fossil is 50 mm across on a 65 mm by 35 mm nodule
Fossil Site: Blackdown Formation, Walsh River, Queensland, Australia
Fossil Code: AAF261
Price: Sold
 Description:
This is an fine Austaliceras ammonite that has been professionally
prepared to display its beauty in 3-D. It has been prepared in
such a way that the ammonite self-displays on its matrix base,
making it a suitable example for cabinet or desk. Note the spikes
on
the older parts of the ammonite closer to the center. When this
one was small the spikes would have made it a less-palatable
morsel. After it has sufficiently grown, such defenses were no
longer necessary. |
