Orthocone

Take a step back in time with a genuine Rough Orthocone Fossil! This remarkable fossil comes from an ancient sea creature that lived over 400 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era. The Orthocone was an ancestor to the modern-day squid and nautilus, but unlike its coiled relatives, it had a unique, long, cone-shaped shell. This fossil's rough texture gives it a natural, unpolished look, offering a raw and authentic piece of prehistory. These pictures are representative of what you will receive, but each specimen is unique and can vary slightly. Perfect for collectors, educators, and anyone fascinated by ancient marine life!

Interesting Facts about Orthocones:

1. Ancient Hunters: Orthocones were fierce marine predators, using their tentacles to catch prey like small fish and crustaceans.
2. Straight Shell Design: Unlike the curled shells of modern nautiluses, Orthocones had long, straight shells, which helped them stabilize in open water.
3. Advanced Jet Propulsion: Orthocones moved through the water by expelling water through their siphon, a method similar to how modern cephalopods like squids propel themselves today.
4. Chambered Shells: Their shells contained internal chambers filled with gas, allowing Orthocones to control their buoyancy and navigate various ocean depths.
5. Paleozoic Survivors: Orthocones thrived for hundreds of millions of years and adapted to a variety of marine environments, surviving until the Permian extinction about 250 million years ago.

Bring home a piece of marine history with a Rough Orthocone Fossil, a fascinating relic from the ancient seas!

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