Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Ammonites, Natures Geometry

Ammonites are some of the most fascinating fossils on the planet.  They are geometrically perfect and that is why they are so appealing to the eye.  These shells perfectly illustrate the Golden Ratio.

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These amazing creatures are related to modern squid and octopus but developed a solid outer shell.  The shell would grow with the animal and segment into hollow chambers to give the creature a neutral buoyancy in water.

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Ammonites came in a variety of shapes and sizes.  They are very diverse and doe to the fossilization process they are made up of a variety of different materials.

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