DOUVILLICEIRAS inaequinodum ammonite, Albien, Madagascar
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This DOUVILLICERAS ALBIANO ammonite comes from the northeastern coast of Madagascar, where marine deposits from the Lower Cretaceous have produced some of the finest fossil specimens known. Dated to around 110 million years ago, it reflects the rich biodiversity of the tropical seas of the Albian period, when ammonites displayed remarkable variety in form.
The genus DOUVILLICERAS is characterized by its thick, heavily ribbed shell, marked by strong radial ridges and prominent tubercles. These sculpted features, both aesthetic and functional, likely helped reinforce the shell. The fossilization process here preserved surprisingly precise details, such as the layer of mother-of-pearl that this shell had more than 100 million years ago.
Mounted on a brass base, this natural curiosity exemplifies the balance between scientific fascination and aesthetic refinement that defines a true cabinet of curiosities piece.
The genus DOUVILLICERAS is characterized by its thick, heavily ribbed shell, marked by strong radial ridges and prominent tubercles. These sculpted features, both aesthetic and functional, likely helped reinforce the shell. The fossilization process here preserved surprisingly precise details, such as the layer of mother-of-pearl that this shell had more than 100 million years ago.
Mounted on a brass base, this natural curiosity exemplifies the balance between scientific fascination and aesthetic refinement that defines a true cabinet of curiosities piece.
