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Ammonites Collection (#2)

Ammonites: A Glimpse into the Ancient World Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of ammonites

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil gastropod: Ammonites coronatus

Extinct fossil gastropod: Ammonites coronatus.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil gastropods and oysters

Extinct fossil gastropods and oysters.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil gastropods: Ammonites torulosus

Extinct fossil gastropods: Ammonites torulosus, Trigonia navis and Venus trigonellaris.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil gastropods: Ammonites jurensis

Extinct fossil gastropods: Ammonites jurensis, A. hircinus and A. radians.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil gastropods: Ammonites fimbriatus

Extinct fossil gastropods: Ammonites fimbriatus, Aptychus sanguinolaris and A. bollensis.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil ammonites

Extinct fossil ammonites.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Extinct fossil Ammonites amaltheus, A gibbosus and A ziphus

Extinct fossil Ammonites amaltheus, A gibbosus and A ziphus
Extinct fossil Ammonites amaltheus, A. gibbosus and A. ziphus.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossils of extinct cephalopods

Fossils of extinct cephalopods.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossils of extinct encephalopods

Fossils of extinct encephalopods.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonites

Ammonites: fossilized cephalopods

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Jephthah is welcomed by his daughter, Nicolaes Ryckmans, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II)

Jephthah is welcomed by his daughter, Nicolaes Ryckmans, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1616 - 1643

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Achior tied to a tree, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1615

Achior tied to a tree, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1615

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Picture No. 11091685

Picture No. 11091685
Fossil Ammonite Surriceras Cretaceous Date:

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Picture No. 10734727

Picture No. 10734727
Boy with fossil ammonites (Asteroseras sp) Date:

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite (Coroniceras bucklandi) fossils exposed in rock pavement, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis

Ammonite (Coroniceras bucklandi) fossils exposed in rock pavement, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, May

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite Assemblage

Ammonite Assemblage
Marston Magna Marble from the Lower Lias of Dorset. Promicroceras martonense showing preservation of the original shell and iridescence caused by the mineral aragonite

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Devonian sea, artwork

Devonian sea, artwork
Devonian sea. Computer artwork of 8-inch-long (20 cm) Doryaspis sp. jaw-less fish swimming amongst sea anemones (order Actiniaria), crinoids (feathery), sea stars, ammonites (upper left)

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite fossils C015 / 3958

Ammonite fossils C015 / 3958
Ammonite fossils. Ammonites were marine invertebrates. They first appeared in the fossil record around 400 million years ago in the late Silurian and early Devonian periods

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite

Ammonite 2011

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite Fossils - Seymour Island - East side of Antarctic Pen. Bay of Fossils AU-1003

Ammonite Fossils - Seymour Island - East side of Antarctic Pen. Bay of Fossils AU-1003
PPC-20061 Ammonite Fossils and scree slopes in snow Seymour Island - East side of Antarctic Pennisular, Bay of Fossils D. Parer & E

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Large fossil ammonites - on the beach near Lyme Regis - World Heritage Jurassic Coast - Dorset - UK

Large fossil ammonites - on the beach near Lyme Regis - World Heritage Jurassic Coast - Dorset - UK
ROG-14508 Large fossil ammonites beach near Lyme Regis - World Heritage Jurassic Coast - Dorset - UK Monmouth Bay Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossil: Ammonite Placenticeras Bear Paw Formation Diameter : about 22 cm Cretaceous

Fossil: Ammonite Placenticeras Bear Paw Formation Diameter : about 22 cm Cretaceous (about - 71 Million years old)
FG-dz-240 Fossil: Ammonite Placenticeras, Bear Paw Formation Alberta, Canada Placenticeras intercalari Diameter : about 22 cm Cretaceous (about - 71 Million years old) Francois Gohier contact details

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite Fossil Jurassic, Madagascar

Ammonite Fossil Jurassic, Madagascar
FG-12035 FOSSILS - Ammonite Jurassic, Madagascar. Orthosphinctes Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite - pyritized, pyrite has replaced minerals in shell. Jurassic

Ammonite - pyritized, pyrite has replaced minerals in shell. Jurassic
CAN-107 Ammonite - pyritized, pyrite has replaced minerals in shell. Jurassic. France Lythoceras sp. John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossil - Amonite 4cm diameter. Mid Jurassic. Saratov Region, Russia

Fossil - Amonite 4cm diameter. Mid Jurassic. Saratov Region, Russia
FG-12055 Fossil - Ammonite Saratov Region, Russia Quenstedtoceras Mid Jurassic (Callovian). Large specimen: 4 cm diameter Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite Fossil - 186 million years, Early Jurassic UK

Ammonite Fossil - 186 million years, Early Jurassic UK
KEL-1135 FOSSIL - AMMONITE Early Jurassic, 186 million years ago, UK Promicroceras planicosta Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite fossil in exposed rock on beach, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Ammonite fossil in exposed rock on beach, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, october

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Trilobites

Trilobites. Computer artwork of trilobites in the sea during the Devonian period. This lasted from around 408 to 360 million years ago

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Jurassic landscape, artwork

Jurassic landscape, artwork
Jurassic landscape. Coloured updating of the famous artwork Duria Antiquior (Ancient Devon), painted 1830 by English geologist Henry De la Beche. The Jurassic Period was 200 to 146 million years ago

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonites in a Jurassic sea

Ammonites in a Jurassic sea. Artwork of Asteroceras ammonites swimming amongst crinoids (feathery stalked organisms) and corals at the time of the Jurassic period (200 to 145 million years ago)

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Diver and prehistoric life, artwork

Diver and prehistoric life, artwork
Diver and prehistoric life. Animals shown here include a plesiosaur (upper right), an ichthyosaur (upper left), ammonites (centre right), and a Dapedium fish (orange and blue, lower right)

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossil Ammonite - Upper Early Cretaceous - Albion stage - mahajanga Province - Madagascar

Fossil Ammonite - Upper Early Cretaceous - Albion stage - mahajanga Province - Madagascar - cross-section
CAN-3718 Fossil Ammonite - Upper Early Cretaceous Albion stage - mahajanga Province - Madagascar - cross-section Desmoceras sp

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite Fossil - Triassic period 248-213 m. y. a. Caen, France

Ammonite Fossil - Triassic period 248-213 m. y. a. Caen, France
KEL-1500 Ammonite Fossil - Triassic period 248-213 m.y.a. Caen, France Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossil ammonite- Cleoniceras spp. - Cretaceous - Madagascar

Fossil ammonite- Cleoniceras spp. - Cretaceous - Madagascar
CAN-3849 Fossil ammonite Upper Early Cretaceous - Albian Stage - Mahajanga Province - Madagascar - Under UV light Cleoniceras spp

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossil - Ammonite. Bear's paw formation. 70 million years old marine invertebrate

Fossil - Ammonite. Bear's paw formation. 70 million years old marine invertebrate, extinct Alberta, Canada E50T3854
CAN-2200 Fossil - Ammonite. Bear's paw formation. 70 million years old marine invertebrate, extinct Alberta, Canada Placenticeras sp

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Fossil ammonites - Lower Jurassic Somerset, England E50T3880

Fossil ammonites - Lower Jurassic Somerset, England E50T3880
CAN-2195 Fossil ammonites - Lower Jurassic UK Caloceras johnstoni John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageAmmonites Collection: Ammonite (Parkinsonia) - Southern France - mid-Jurassic

Ammonite (Parkinsonia) - Southern France - mid-Jurassic
CAN-2494 Ammonite (Parkinsonia) - Southern France - mid-Jurassi John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way




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Ammonites: A Glimpse into the Ancient World Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of ammonites, ancient marine creatures that once roamed our oceans millions of years ago. These captivating fossils provide us with a window into the past, offering insights into Earth's prehistoric history. One such specimen is the fossil ammonite Desmoceras spp. , originating from Upper Early Cretaceous Albian Stage in Mahajanga Province, Madagascar. Under UV light, its intricate patterns come to life, showcasing nature's artistic flair. Similarly, Cleoniceras sp. , another Cretaceous ammonite found in Madagascar, showcases its unique beauty frozen in time. For a closer look at these magnificent creatures' inner structure, examine the cross-section of an Upper Early Cretaceous Albian stage Desmoceras spp. From Mahajanga Province in Madagascar. This slice reveals their complex chambers and spiral shape—a testament to their remarkable evolution. Not limited to just one region or era, they have left their mark worldwide. From Russia's Speetoniceras to South Dakota's USA specimens dating back 110 million years during the Cretaceous period—these fossils transcend borders and continents. But it doesn't stop there; ammonites coexisted with various Jurassic reptiles, dinosaurs, fish, and birds—an entire ecosystem encapsulated within these delicate shells. In England's Dorset lies Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast—a gateway town to UNESCO World Heritage Site—where rocks adorned with stunning ammonite patterns can be found aplenty. Lyme Regis serves as a treasure trove for paleontologists and enthusiasts alike who flock to witness large fossilized ammonites scattered along its beaches—their presence echoing through time as remnants of an ancient era long gone by.