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Nautilus Fossil: 4.3" Length, 1 lb 10oz (724g) Polished Madagascar
$ 57.01
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Description
Fossil SpecimenAmazing polished nautilus fossil with stunning septa (banded exterior sections). This nautilus specimen is approximately 4.3 inches long, 2.75 inches wide, and 3.5 inches tall. It weights 1 pound 9.6 ounces (724 grams). This nautilus specimen has exquisite detail and would make an excellent gift.
History of Nautilus
Nautiluses are still abundant in today's oceans. The nautilus is a marine mollusk of the cephalopod family,
same as the squid and octopus. The earliest nautiluses can be found in the Late Cambrian period (~500 million years ago) and grew as large as 8 feet in length.