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FS270 Cephalopoda-Ammonite

8.0 cm. Long x 5.0 cm. Wide x 10.0 cm. High

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Classification: , Mollusca, Cephalopoda, Ammonitida, Placenticeratidae, Placenticeras,

Description: Found in the remains of the ancient Tethys sea in the eastern desert in Israel , I would like to share this ammonite with you. The outer shell is partly intact. The entire Siphunculum is shown and so are the separations between the rooms. I think this ammonite is called Placenticeras.

Age: Cretaceous Period

Location Found: Israel, Negev desert, Spring route

Found by: Wienie

Custodian: Wienie

Identified by: Wienie

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