{"product_id":"framed-ammonite-1","title":"Framed Ammonite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eammonite\u003c\/strong\u003e fossil, one of the most iconic and beautiful marine creatures from the Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonites were extinct cephalopod mollusks with distinctive spiral shells, closely related to modern squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. These ancient predators (and in some cases scavengers) swam in warm Cretaceous seas, using jet propulsion and tentacles to hunt. Their intricately chambered shells provided buoyancy control and protection. This specimen dates to the Middle Cretaceous, approximately 110 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen comes from the renowned fossil beds of Mahajanga Province, Madagascar — a world-famous location known for its exceptionally preserved Cretaceous marine fossils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eAuthentic ammonite fossil, showing the characteristic spiral architecture and natural shell texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ammonite is approximately 4 1\/2 inches at its widest point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor \u0026amp; Preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful iridescent silver mineralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, well-preserved specimen with no repairs or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Cretaceous, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% genuine ammonite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally mounted and presented in a sleek, square 8 3\/4-inch display frame, ready to hang or display on a shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonite fossils like this provide a fascinating and tangible connection to the Cretaceous seas — a direct piece of the ancient ocean that once teemed with these coiled cephalopods during the time of the dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for paleontology collections, natural history displays, educational use, cabinets of curiosity, or as a unique and meaningful gift for any fossil or dinosaur enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel free to reach out with any questions about this specimen or for additional photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips securely packaged with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting ethical fossil collecting!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jurassic Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50710013837559,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8835\/0455\/files\/BCAC464E-B3AC-4983-A964-2AB01B607A59.jpg?v=1776985436","url":"https:\/\/www.thejurassicoutpost.com\/products\/framed-ammonite-1","provider":"The Jurassic Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}