AMMONITE

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Approximately 180 million year old ammonites (promicroceras planicosta) still in their host rock, from Lower lias, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

Fossil. An extinct marine mollusk with a coiled shell made up of a series of chambers. Ammonites are members of the cephalopod class, which includes nautilus, squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. Some ammonites secreted an outer covering of mother-of-pearl that is sometimes preserved in fossils. In other cases of fossilization, the original shell is replaced by minerals such as iron pyrite.

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Psiloceras ammonite, found at Doniford Bay, Somerset - 2003

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Psiloceras ammonite found at Doniford Bay, 2003

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Psiloceras ammonites found at Doniford Bay, 2004



Positive and Negative Ammonite, Morocco

Stimulates architects and those in the field of construction by providing insight into the "whole picture". Gives stability and structure to ones life. Transforms negativity into smooth flowing energy.

Interested in fossils? Go to "Fossil News: Journal of Avocational Paleontology" - much of interest - but see if you can download the free online issue!!!

See these pages too for some very interesting tips on hunting for ammonites in the UK.

Chambers Fit For A Queen - Hunting For Fossils In The English Rain

Jurassic Cliffs

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ammonite from the UK