Some extinct species left copious fossil remnants of their existence. Ammonites—an extinct type of cephalopod—are one such example. From the Devonian right up until the Paleocene, wherever ancient ...
The ammonoids, an extinct subclass of cephalopods, offer a remarkable window into the evolutionary innovations of marine life. Their coiled, chambered shells and intricate suture patterns record a ...
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Jewelry makers have been showcasing the marine mollusk, and vintage sellers say they can’t keep them in stock. By Chantel Tattoli The swirly shell that held the voice of the Little Mermaid in Disney’s ...
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Ammonites survived the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, so what killed them not long after?
Evidence for ammonite survival into the Paleogene era is solid, a new study confirms, indicating that these ancient mollusks ...
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