Tulear Ammonite Cut Pair

Sourced from Tulear, Madagascar Tulear ammonites are an extinct group of marine animals that lived roughly 70 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period. They belonged to the subclass Ammonoidea, which includes a wide array of ammonites that exhibited stunning spiral shells with intricate patterns and ridges. The Tulear ammonites get their name from the coastal town of Tulear, located in southwestern Madagascar, where they were first discovered in the late 19th century. This species of ammonite has a particularly unique shell morphology. Distinct ribbing patterns and a smooth outer surface are common characteristics of these beautiful fossils. Since their discovery, they have become one of the most well-known and extensively studied ammonite species. During the time when they swam in the prehistoric oceans of yesteryear, scientists believe they lived in shallow, warm waters. It’s also likely they fed on plankton and other small marine organisms. Not only did their sturdy shel