Orthoceras Plush Toy – Realistic Prehistoric Nautiloid Stuffed Animal
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Bring ancient oceans to life with this Orthoceras plush toy! Featuring a soft, cone-shaped shell, vibrant orange tentacles, and lifelike details, this stuffed animal is perfect for fossil lovers, ocean enthusiasts, and collectors of unique prehistoric creatures. Cuddly and educational, it’s a fun way to explore the wonders of Earth’s ancient seas. A must-have for kids and adults who love marine history!
Animal Facts:
Orthoceras: The Ancient Straight-Shelled Cephalopod
Step back in time to the Middle Ordovician, about 470 million years ago, and meet Orthoceras, one of the earliest cephalopods! Named after its straight, elongated shell, this genus thrived in ancient seas, particularly in what is now the Baltic region.
Orthoceras had a simple, tube-like shell, a central siphuncle (used for buoyancy), and likely propelled itself using jet propulsion—just like modern squids. Once mistaken for a wide variety of similar fossils, Orthoceras now refers specifically to a group of straight-shelled nautiloids found in marine limestones. A fascinating relic of Earth's prehistoric oceans, it remains one of the most popular fossils today!