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Nipponites mirabilis, ammonite
This ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil
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Ammonite Ammonitida Ammonoid Ammonoidea Cephalopod Cephalopoda Coil Complex Cretaceous Cretaceous Period Flexible Loose Mesozoic Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Phanerozoic Prehistoric Puzzle Invertebrata
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.8cm x 25.4cm (8.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 21.8cm x 26.9cm (8.6" x 10.6")
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1. Title: "The Enigmatic Coil of Nipponites Mirabilis: A Glimpse into the Complex World of an Upper Cretaceous Ammonite from Japan" 2.. This image showcases the intricate beauty of Nipponites mirabilis, an Upper Cretaceous ammonite discovered in Japan. Belonging to the Ancyloceratina suborder within the Ammonoidea, this mollusk is a fascinating representative of the Cephalopoda class, which includes both living cephalopods and their extinct ammonite relatives. The loose, tangled coil of Nipponites mirabilis is a testament to the complex anatomy of these ancient mollusks. Ammonites, like their modern-day cousins, possessed a soft body enclosed within a series of interconnected chambers. The coil seen here represents the final stages of the ammonite's life, with the animal adding new chambers to the outermost whorl as it grew. The mesmerizing pattern of this ammonite is a puzzle that has intrigued scientists and enthusiasts alike for centuries. The intricate, flexible coil is a result of the animal's ability to control the shape and size of its chambers, allowing it to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Nipponites mirabilis hails from the rich fossil deposits of Japan, which have yielded an impressive array of well-preserved ammonites. This discovery is a reminder of the diverse and complex life that once thrived in the Asian continent during the Cretaceous Period, a time marked by the existence of other iconic creatures such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. As we marvel at the intricate coil of Nipponites mirabilis, we are transported back to a time when the world was teeming with life, a time that continues to captivate our imagination and fuel our curiosity about the natural world.
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