The intricate pattern of the suture lines of an Ammonite fossil help identify the species. This Phylloceratid Ammonite could swim at moderate speeds
The intricate pattern of the suture lines of an Ammonite fossil help identify the species. This Phylloceratid Ammonite could swim at moderate speeds when hunting in open water
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Location: Scarborough, UK
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