Lot 928* - S18 Out of This World - mardi, 18. avril 2023, 16h00
SPINY AMMONITE
Cretaceous, Hauterivian, 129–132 million years
Alpes de Haute-Provence, France
39 × 43 cm (without stand)
Why the shape developed in this way is unknown. Possibly this species lived in the benthic zone at the lowest level of the sea, so there was no need for a shell suitable for swimming. The spines decorating the animal's shell served as protection for the ammonite, which was either sedentary or could only move slowly on the sea floor.
The specimen presented here is in very fine condition, showing only restorations to the long spines.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Vendu pour CHF 14 940 (frais inclus)
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