Nautilus Goniatite Orthoceras
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This collection has authentic fossil specimens of Nautilus, Goniatites, and Orthoceras, representing ancient marine cephalopods from the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras. Nautilus fossils are from modern relatives of these ancient mollusks, known for their distinctive coiled shells. Goniatites and Orthoceras are extinct cephalopods characterized by their intricately patterned, spiral or straight shells, commonly found in Ordovician to Permian sedimentary rocks. These fossils provide important information about marine life and evolutionary history spanning hundreds of millions of years. Each specimen is natural, sourced from well-documented fossil sites, with details on geological age, formation, and locality provided when available. Suitable for fossil collectors, educators, and paleontology enthusiasts, these cephalopod fossils highlight the diversity of prehistoric ocean ecosystems and the complexity of early marine invertebrates. Explore the fascinating world of ancient seas through these preserved examples of prehistoric cephalopods.