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Ammonite

Ammonites are ancient creatures that lived in the oceans long before there were dinosaurs. Their spiral shells are like beautiful jewelry from the past.

Hábitat: Deep Sea

Aspecto

The Ammonite has a distinctive spiral, coiled shell, often resembling a ram's horn, with intricate patterns called sutures on its surface. Fossilized shells frequently display a beautiful iridescent shimmer, setting them apart from other ancient creatures.

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Ammonite

Categoría

Ancient

Rareza

Rare

Peligro

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Habilidades especiales

Ammonite can adjust its depth using gas-filled chambers, helping it float or sink in the ancient oceans.

Ammonite could move quickly through water by expelling a jet of water, allowing for agile hunting and escape.

Ammonite has a shell that grows continuously by adding new, larger chambers, providing lifelong protection as it matures.

Medidas y detalles

Estimated Length: 0.01-2 m
Estimated Weight: 0.001-75 kg
Era: Mesozoic
Extinct Millions Years Ago: 66

Dieta y alimentación

Ammonites hunted small marine creatures like tiny crustaceans, plankton, and larval fish.

Alimentos principales

small crustaceans
plankton
larval fish

Método de búsqueda

Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Mosasaur

Mosasaurus hoffmannii

Powerful marine reptiles hunted ammonites with crushing jaws.

eaten by

Plesiosaur

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus

Long-necked plesiosaurs preyed on ammonites in ancient seas.

eaten by

Crow Shark

Squalicorax pristodontus

Ancient sharks like Squalicorax also hunted ammonites.

Rasgos

Antiguo

Antiguo se refiere a organismos, objetos o formaciones geológicas que han existido durante un período extremadamente largo.

Mar profundo

Los hábitats de aguas profundas se caracterizan por presión extrema, oscuridad y temperaturas frías, y sustentan formas de vida únicas debajo de la zona iluminada por el sol.