Orthoceras Fossil 10cm

These small Orthoceras Fossils make brilliant gifts and stylish ornaments, plus they are a great way to interest children in natural history. Each piece contains one fossilised orthoceras shell, carefully polished to bring out the distinctive markings of these ancient creatures.

Orthoceras were squid-like creatures that once swam throughout the world's oceans. They lived in a stream-lined shell and are usually found in large groups, suggesting that they swam in shoals. Their fossils preserve only their shells, and make wonderfully striking objects for us to enjoy. Fossil plates look great in any space and area a wonderful way to celebrate the natural history of our planet.