Object ID:
1919.2.66
Collection:
Natural History-Rand, Helen
Object Name:
Fossil
Dimensions:
H-2.2 W-4.2 L-7 inches
Kingdom:
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum:
Mollusca (Molluscs)
Description:
Fragment of cephalopod. Preserved as internal mold, showing body segments. This species was capable of growing up to 12 feet in length
Class:
Cephalopoda (Octopus, squid)
Genus:
Endoceras
VE Exhibit Label 1:
A member of the genus Endoceras this straight shelled cephalopod from the Ordovician Period, 448-443 million years ago would have grown to be up to 12 feet long. It likely propelled itself through the water much like a modern squid. This particular specimen is preserved as an internal mold.
Fossilization:
Molds
Period:
Ordovician
Formation:
Lockport
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