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Virgatosphinctes, ammonite
Shown here is an Ammonite fossil recovered from over 5000m above sea-level in the Himalaya region
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Altitude Ammonite Ammonoid Ammonoidea Cephalopod Cephalopoda Coil Continental Drift Himalayas Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Shell Invertebrata
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A High-Altitude Ammonite: The Fossilized Coil of Virgatosphinctes Discovered in the Himalayas" This image showcases an exquisitely preserved ammonite fossil, identified as Virgatosphinctes, discovered at an astonishing altitude of over 5,000 meters above sea level in the Himalayan region. Ammonites are an extinct group of cephalopods, characterized by their distinctive spiral shells, and are classified under the class Cephalopoda, phylum Mollusca. The Virgatosphinctes, an ammonoid, is a remarkable find, as ammonites are typically associated with marine environments. The fact that this fossil was discovered in the Himalayas, a continental region far from any present-day body of water, raises intriguing questions about the geological processes that led to its presence at such high altitudes. The tectonic forces responsible for the uplift of the Himalayas, which began around 70 million years ago, likely played a role in exposing this ancient marine fossil. The continental drift theory suggests that the Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate, resulting in the formation of the Himalayan mountain range. As the land rose, it brought with it the marine sediments and fossils that were once submerged beneath the ocean. The Virgatosphinctes, with its intricate coil and delicate, ribbed sutures, is a testament to the rich marine history that once existed in this area. Its discovery at such a high altitude underscores the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our planet's geology. This stunning fossil serves as a reminder of the incredible stories hidden within the Earth's crust, waiting to be uncovered by intrepid explorers and scientists. The Virgatosphinctes, with its ancient beauty and mysterious origins, continues to captivate our imaginations and fuel our curiosity about the natural world.
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