XXL 7.9" Detailed Fossil Clypeaster Altus Sea Urchin Echinoid Miocene Taza Morocco Chiastolite The ammonite shell had multiple

The ammonite shell had multiple vital functions—it protected the animal from predators and helped it float and maneuver efficiently in the water column

not only during hibernation

a slow process in which organic material was replaced with minerals while preserving the original cellular structure

This natural stone offers a unique texture that reflects its deep-earth origins

XXL 7.9" Detailed Fossil Clypeaster Altus Sea Urchin Echinoid Miocene Taza Morocco Chiastolite The ammonite shell had multipleLocation: Taza, Morocco Weight: 5 Pounds 7. 6 Ounces Dimensions: 7. 9 Inches Long, 6 Inches Wide, 4. 3 Inches Thick Comes with a Free Stand. Miocene Age 25 Million Years old. The item pictured is the one you will receive. Clypeaster altus Sea Urchins are marine invertebrates found across nearly all major oceanic habitats, from the poles to the equator and from shallow intertidal zones to depths over 5,000 meters. With roughly 800 species alive today,