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Name:
Asteroceras sp.
Age: Jurassic
Formation: Lower Lias Beds
Location: Scunthorpe, England
Size: Ammonite is 6.7 inches across
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This is a striking ammonite fossil. It is a colorful specimen of Asteroceras sp. from the Jurassic of England. This specimen was recently acquired from a major fossil collection. This ammonite has been highly polished to reveal the gorgeous coloration and intricate suture pattern of the cephalopod. The inner whorls of the ammonite are well preserved, and the individual body chambers are clearly defined. The brown, green, and white,coloration is totally natural - it has not been dyed or artificially colored in any way. The ammonite is aesthetically positioned on the large block of limestone matrix, making this a world-class display fossil. This is a very colorful example of this classic fossil from the famous Frodingham Ironstone of Scunthorpe, England.
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