{"product_id":"scottish-ammonite-cluster-11-cm-fossil-display-specimen","title":"Scottish Ammonite Cluster — 11 cm Fossil Display Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small gathering of ancient spirals: pale, ribbed ammonite shells emerge from a contrasting grey stone matrix in this distinctive Scottish fossil cluster. Its compact proportions make it a thoughtful addition to a fossil collection or a natural-history display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland, as stated on the accompanying paper. Exact collecting locality is unknown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm long × 4 cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 121 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e likely \u003cem\u003eDactylioceras\u003c\/em\u003e sp.; identification from photographs is provisional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated age:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 180 million years, Early Jurassic, if the provisional identification is correct. This specimen has not been independently dated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e one cluster; you will receive the specimen photographed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA glimpse of an ancient sea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonites were marine cephalopods, relatives of living squid and octopuses. Their coiled shells contained chambers that helped control buoyancy. \u003cem\u003eDactylioceras\u003c\/em\u003e is known from Jurassic rocks in Scotland, although the photographs and country label alone cannot establish a precise species or locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and photographs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cluster includes exposed ammonite shells and partial shell material, with irregular stone edges and visible breaks. Repair or restoration history has not been established. Please examine the original reference photographs for the specimen’s condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gallery includes AI-styled backgrounds only for presentation. The ammonites-in-life drawing is an artist’s interpretation of living animals, with speculative anatomy and colours. It is an educational image, not an additional physical item or print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e handle gently and dust with a soft, dry brush. Avoid soaking or chemical cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Time Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50585639911649,"sku":"DTA-AMM-CLUSTER-001","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7892\/7841\/files\/ammonite-cluster-11cm-styled-front.png?v=1790437498","url":"https:\/\/deeptimeatelier.com\/products\/scottish-ammonite-cluster-11-cm-fossil-display-specimen","provider":"Deep Time Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}