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FO702b
This is a set of three Black Ammonites from Peru. These black
ammonites are species Lyelliceras lyelli. They are from Huaruco,
Peru, and lived in the Cretaceous Period (middle Albian), approx. 105 million
years ago. They measure smallest to largest specimen - 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and
1 7/8".
Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only
a limited number of species have survived to the present day which includes
the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell,
and added more chambers as it grew, always living in the outer chamber.
They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years ago.
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$14.00 |
FO701b
Here is a very nice, complete Geisonoceras fossil. It measures 3
3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/8" and is polished all over except the bottom. It
has intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend of Blackish Brown,
Gray and White. A definite keeper for the fossil collector.
Another photo
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Geisonoceras
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$27.00 |
FO703b
This is an unique Fossil Fish Knightia specimen. It originates from
the Eocene age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This
specimen has a very nice detailed fish that measures 4 1/4" from head to tail
with a partial secondary fish touching the first fish. The Limestone
matrix measures 7" x 6" x 1/2". This fossil fish lived some 50 million
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Knightia Fish
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$40.00 |
FO708c
This is fossilized Lobster from Gunn Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
It was formed after the area was catastrophically buried by an intense cyclone,
with Mangrove trees in Calcium rich mud. This particular specimen, although
not complete is well preserved and measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 1". It
would make a great addition to any fossil collection.
Another photo
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Lobster
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$12.00 |
FO709b
Here are set of three Sand Shark Teeth. The teeth measure approximately
1 1/2" to 2 1/8". Each tooth has good detail and natural appearance.
These teeth would make a great gift for the fossil collector or a super educational
tool for any teacher, scout leader or science center. Similar to like
item. You will receive a set of three (3) teeth of our choosing.
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Sand Shark Teeth
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$18.00 |
FO710b
This is a nice Shark Tooth Fossil in matrix. It is from Morocco.
The specie name is Otodus Obliquus and it is from the Eocene period.
This one measures 2" diagonally and is in matrix 4 1/4" x 3" x 1 7/8".
Another photo
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Sand Shark Tooth
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$30.00 |
FO700c
This is a new and different item at the Rock Shed, a Orthoceras Fossil
Plate from Morocco. This plate measures nearly 11 3/4" in diameter
and has a nice polish. The plate is hand carved so it is slightly irregular
in shape. The plate is a soft Brown color and has a nice Orthoceras fossil
in one area with other fossils scattered throughout. A nice item for any collection.
Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight
shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic era.
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Fossil Plate
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$25.00 |
FO707b
Here is something different for the fossil collector. This is a very
nice set of 3 Orthoceras Fossil Free Forms with several nice polished specimens.
The specimens measure approximately 6 1/4" to 7" in length and 1 1/2" to 1
3/4" in width. The fossils have a smooth, polished finish and have not
been chipped out of the matrix like the Orthoceras plaques we sell.
These fossils are from Morocco. They make great decorator pieces as
well as collectible for the fossil collection.
Note:
The fossils we send will be similar to the picture since the ones we
have in stock are all very near the same size and each looks very similar
to the picture (all have good detail and are nice). You will receive three
(3) fossils.
Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight
shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic era.
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Orthoceras
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$15.00 |
FO704c
Here is something different for the fossil collector. This is a very
nice, above average quality Devonian Colonial Coral specimen. The fossil
measures 2 1/8" x nearly 2" x over 1" . The Coral has nice detail and a good appearance.
A very nice addition to your fossil collection.
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Coral
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$25.00 |
FO711c
Here is a fossil Sand Shark tooth in matrix from Morocco. The species name
is Otodus Obliquus and it is from the Eocene period. The tooth measures 2"
diagonally and rests in a matrix that measures 3" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2".
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Shark Tooth
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$24.00
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FO706c
This is a very nice Fossil Fish Knightia from the Eocene Age from the Green
River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This fossil fish specimen is in
limestone matrix measuring 6 7/8" x 5 7/8"x 3/4". The fossil itself
measures 3 1/2" from head to tail. This fossil fish lived some 50 million
years ago. These fish are found in a light colored Limestone.
Another photo
In southwest Wyoming (and
parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of
the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River
system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil
Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed
by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiery
time.
The Climate was much different from the desert-like
climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators,
boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as
large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast
today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes
were particularly active at this time.
The fossils found in the Green
River Formation are between 40-60 Million years old and are in excellent preservation.
The most common fish found in the formation is the Knightia, a herring-like
fish. They are found singularly or in large groupings. These groupings
are referred to as "Mortality Layers" and are believed to have been caused
by extensive ash fall-out after volcanic eruptions. Some of the other species
of fish found in the Green River Formation are: Phareodus, a carnivorous
fish often found up to 2 feet in length and having many sharp teeth.
Mioplosus, a true perch, and Priscacara, a sunfish-like fish with stout dorsal
and anal spines. There are also turtles, stingrays, crocodiles and alligator
gar-fish.
The fossils of the Green River Formation
- each one unique - are some of natures finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over.
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Knightia Fish
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