Fossils

This is a nice fossilized Trilobite in host rock from Morocco.  Trilobites are the most diverse group of extinct animals preserved in the fossil record. Nine orders of trilobite are recognized, into which 15,000+ species are placed. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic Era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex life-forms that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, trilobites are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth), and are found in the rocks of all continents.

The Trilobite itself measures 12x14 mm, the entire host rock is 58x53 mm.  This specimen is great as a teaching tool in the home or in the classroom, or as a gift.   It can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. 

Name: Echinoid Micraster

Age: Late Cretaceous (Campanian)

Location: Rzezusnia, Poland

Dimensions:  62x57x41 mm / 2.4x2.2x1.6 inches

Weight:  31.5 grams / 5.2 ounces

This is a great 147.5 gram fossilized Micraster from Rzezusnia, Poland.

Micraster is an extinct genus of echinoids from the Late Cretaceous to the early Eocene. Its remains have been found in Africa, Antarctica, Europe, and North America. Micraster was an infaunal echinoid living in a burrow below the sediment surface. The test (hard shell) is clearly bilateral and there is a deep anterior groove to take in water containing organic particles to the mouth. The tube feet keep a supply of nutrient-laden water moving into the burrow. The anus has a waste tube behind it.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, Equinoids are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth). The specimen measures 60x60 mm.

These are perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonites from Morocco, which are perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  

You will receive the exact Ammonite pictured for the item number you choose. 

Details of the Ammonites are as follows:

03-00028-A - 38x31 mm / 153.3 Carats / 30.7 Grams
03-00028-B - 38x29 mm / 143.1 Carats / 28.6 Grams
03-00028-C - 40x32 mm / 92.1 Carats / 18.4 Grams
03-00028-D - 38x31 mm / 143.8 Carats / 28.8 Grams
03-00028-E - 38x33 mm / 141 Carats / 28.2 Grams
03-00028-F - 38x27 mm / 182.3 Carats / 36.5 Grams
03-00028-G - 38x30 mm / 87.6 Carats / 17.5 Grams
03-00028-H - 39x33 mm / 119.1 Carats / 23.8 Grams
03-00028-J -  40x32 mm / 164.4 Carats / 32.9 Grams

These are perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonites from Morocco, which are perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  

You will receive the exact Ammonite pictured for the item number you choose. 

Details of the available Ammonites are as follows:

03-00027-A - 35x28 mm / 20 Grams
03-00027-B - 35x28 mm / 23.7 Grams
03-00027-C - 35x29 mm / 23.2 Grams
03-00027-D - 35x30 mm / 25 Grams
03-00027-E - 35x28 mm / 24.6 Grams
03-00027-F - 35x29 mm / 26.2 Grams
03-00027-G - 35x27 mm / 23.6 Grams
03-00027-H - 35x30 mm / 14 Grams
03-00027-J -  35x30 mm / 19.5 Grams

 

These are perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonites from Morocco, which are perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  

You will receive the exact Ammonite pictured for the item number you choose. 

Details of the Ammonites are as follows:

03-00026-A - 33x27 mm / 91.7 Carats / 18.4 Grams
03-00026-B - 32x24 mm / 68.8 Carats / 13.8 Grams
03-00026-C - 34x26 mm / 96.9 Carats / 19.4 Grams
03-00026-D - 33x26 mm / 76.5 Carats / 15.3 Grams
03-00026-E - 34x28 mm / 111.5 Carats / 22.3 Grams
03-00026-F - 34x27 mm / 96.7 Carats / 19.3 Grams
03-00026-G - 34x26 mm / 61.8 Carats / 12.4 Grams
03-00026-H - 34x28 mm / 113 Carats / 22.6 Grams
03-00026-J -  33x27 mm / 91.8 Carats / 18.4 Grams

The belemnites are a monophyletic group of superorder status, called the Belemnoidea. There are four orders . The belemnites evolved from nautiloids, which are the basal group of cephalopods. Well-formed belemnite guards can be found in rocks dating from the Mississippian (or Lower Carboniferous).

The belemnites on offer are of Cylindroteuthis and Pachyteuthis genus.  They date from the Callovian era.  In the geologic timescale, the Callovian is an age and stage in the Middle Jurassic and It is the last stage of the Middle Jurassic, following the Bathonian and preceding the Oxfordian.  They were found in Mikhailov, Ryazan region. Russia.

Cylindroteuthis is a common find from several Jurassic formations. The most commonly preserved part of the animal is its guard, or rostrum, which was composed of calcite. The guard housed a phragmacone, which allowed Cylindroteuthis to maintain buoyancy in water. Some better-preserved specimens have features similar to modern squid, such as ten arm-like appendages and an ink sac, intact.

Pachyteuthis is a genus of belemnite that lived from the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous and has been found in Asia, Europe and North America. The type species is P. densus.

Name: Cylindroteuthis
Age: Middle Jurassic
Location: Ryazan region, Russia
Dimensions:  100x17 mm / 3.9x0.7 inches
Weight:  34 grams / 1.2 ounces

The belemnites are a monophyletic group of superorder status, called the Belemnoidea. There are four orders . The belemnites evolved from nautiloids, which are the basal group of cephalopods. Well-formed belemnite guards can be found in rocks dating from the Mississippian (or Lower Carboniferous).

The belemnites on offer are of Cylindroteuthis and Pachyteuthis genus.  They date from the Callovian era.  In the geologic timescale, the Callovian is an age and stage in the Middle Jurassic and It is the last stage of the Middle Jurassic, following the Bathonian and preceding the Oxfordian.  They were found in Mikhailov, Ryazan region. Russia.

Cylindroteuthis is a common find from several Jurassic formations. The most commonly preserved part of the animal is its guard, or rostrum, which was composed of calcite. The guard housed a phragmacone, which allowed Cylindroteuthis to maintain buoyancy in water. Some better-preserved specimens have features similar to modern squid, such as ten arm-like appendages and an ink sac, intact.

Pachyteuthis is a genus of belemnite that lived from the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous and has been found in Asia, Europe and North America. The type species is P. densus.

Name: Cylindroteuthis
Age: Middle Jurassic
Location: Ryazan region, Russia
Dimensions:  98x20 mm / 3.8x0.8 inches
Weight:  51.6 grams / 1.8 ounces

The belemnites are a monophyletic group of superorder status, called the Belemnoidea. There are four orders . The belemnites evolved from nautiloids, which are the basal group of cephalopods. Well-formed belemnite guards can be found in rocks dating from the Mississippian (or Lower Carboniferous).

The belemnites on offer are of Cylindroteuthis and Pachyteuthis genus.  They date from the Callovian era.  In the geologic timescale, the Callovian is an age and stage in the Middle Jurassic and It is the last stage of the Middle Jurassic, following the Bathonian and preceding the Oxfordian.  They were found in Mikhailov, Ryazan region. Russia.

Cylindroteuthis is a common find from several Jurassic formations.  The most commonly preserved part of the animal is its guard, or rostrum, which was composed of calcite. The guard housed a phragmacone, which allowed Cylindroteuthis to maintain buoyancy in water. Some better-preserved specimens have features similar to modern squid, such as ten arm-like appendages and an ink sac, intact.

Pachyteuthis is a genus of belemnite that lived from the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous and has been found in Asia, Europe and North America. The type species is P. densus.

Name: Cylindroteuthis
Age: Middle Jurassic
Location: Ryazan region, Russia
Dimensions:  107x18 mm / 4.2x0.7 inches
Weight:  46.1 grams / 1.6 ounces