Fossil of Orthoceras on Display | Real Fossil Specimen Polished From 450 Million Years Ago | Fossil on Display of Extinct Animal Cephalopod

🦑 Orthoceras Fossil on Display | Genuine Fossil Specimen

🌍 Step back 450 million years with this real Orthoceras fossil—a captivating piece of ancient history!

Polished to reveal its stunning spiral details, this fossil comes mounted (glued) on an elegant acrylic stand, ready to elevate your home decor or fossil collection.

Orthoceras, an extinct cephalopod (relative to modern squids and octopuses), roamed the ancient seas in what is now Morocco and other parts of the world. With their straight, cone-shaped shells, these creatures could grow to impressive lengths of up to 60 feet!
Their shells are preserved in black limestone, with a calcite fossil tail, making them sought after by collectors for their beauty and scientific significance.

This fossil is a piece of Earth’s deep history—perfect for display or as a gift for fossil enthusiasts, geology lovers, or curious children.

👀 Fun Fact: Orthoceras means "straight horn" due to their long, straight shells. These amazing creatures thrived in the seas for hundreds of millions of years before going extinct.

Details:

___ Fossil size: 4 ¾ inches long (12 cm)
___ Display size: 6 ¼ inches high (16 cm), 2 ⅛ inches deep (5.5 cm)

___ Condition: Excellent. Polished front, rough natural back/corners.

Perfect as a decorative piece or educational treasure! 🎓
Bring a true piece of prehistory into your home with this incredible fossil display!


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