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Ammonites were able to swim, thanks to the unique construction of their shell, which was divided into a series of air chambers. The air in the chambers provided buoyancy for the animal to float; like modern cephalopods, they probably moved through the water using jet propulsion.
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Do ammonites live in today's seas?
ammonites are extinct
What are ammonites named for?
Ammonites are named for the Egyptian god Ammon, who had a ram's head. The shells of ammonites are spirals like the horns of a ram.
What were predators of ammonites?
Various aquatic reptiles were predators of ammonites. Fossils of damaged ammonites have been found with teeth marks from Plesiosaurs.
Is Ammonites a trace fossil or a body fossil?
If not specified as trace fossil of Ammonites, it should be a body fossil. Ammonites is the name of the creature.
Who are the ammonites?
Squid
What did ammonites eat?
plankton
Are the Japanese the ammonites?
No, the Japanese are a modern ethnic group of people from Japan. Ammonites are ancient marine animals that went extinct millions of years ago.
What period in which the last ammonites became extinct?
Ammonites went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period.
Where was ammonites dominant?
Ammonites are very common fossils from the Jurassic Period. They were dominant in the ocean during and before the Jurassic Period.
When did ammonites become extinct?
Ammonites went extinct at the same time as the dinosaurs, about sixty-five million years ago.
What is a ammonite fossil called?
Ammonites are the most widely-known and abundant fossils in the world. The name "ammonites" came from the Greek god Ammon. Ammonites include squid, octopus, snails, cuttlefish, and nautilus.
Which king defeated the ammonites?
David
