AMMONITE

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Ammonites were a group of marine mollusks related to modern octopus, squids, and cuttlefish that first appeared in the Devonian Period (about 400 million years ago) and went extinc t 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Unlike octopus and squids and cuttlefish, ammonites have a large external shell that makes them look a bit like huge snails. History: The shells of ammonites sometimes preserve a shiny, "mother-of-pearl" layer (called "ammolite") that can be used to make attractive jewelry. Scientific Name: "Ammonite" is an informal term for all animals in the mollusk group Ammonoidea. They are named for the Egyptian god "Ammon". Ammon is usually depicted with ram's horns on his head, which look a lot like the coiled shells of many species of ammonite. Characteristics: All ammonites have a large external shell, as this Ammonite toy shows. Most shells are coiled, but some species have a more complicated helical shape. Measures: 4"x2" Non toxic and BPA FREE Show more