{"product_id":"polished-fossilized-clam","title":"POLISHED FOSSILIZED CLAM","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Fossilized Bivalve Clam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar • Late Jurassic Period (Approximately 145–163 Million Years Old)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a beautiful piece of ancient ocean history with this authentic polished fossilized bivalve clam from Madagascar. Dating back to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Jurassic Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and the oceans teemed with prehistoric life, this remarkable fossil has been carefully polished to reveal the intricate details and natural beauty hidden within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring an average of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these fossil clams showcase the distinctive symmetrical shell structure that has made bivalves one of the most successful groups of marine animals in Earth's history. The polishing process enhances the fossil's natural patterns, textures, and mineralization, creating a stunning display specimen that is both scientifically fascinating and visually appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBivalves are mollusks characterized by two hinged shells that protect the soft-bodied animal inside. Ancient clams lived buried within sandy and muddy seafloors, filtering nutrients from seawater. Their descendants still inhabit oceans, rivers, and lakes worldwide, making them one of the longest-surviving groups of animals on the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fossil is completely unique, displaying its own natural preservation, coloration, and mineral replacement that occurred over millions of years beneath the Earth's surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic fossilized bivalve clam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected in Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Jurassic age (approximately 145–163 million years old)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage size approximately 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly polished to enhance natural details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique mineralization and preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for fossil collections, educational displays, and gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Animal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Jurassic Period, bivalve clams thrived in warm shallow seas that covered much of the planet. These filter-feeding animals played an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems by filtering microscopic organisms and organic matter from the water. Their durable shells fossilized readily, leaving behind a detailed record of ancient ocean life that scientists continue to study today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis polished Jurassic clam offers a rare opportunity to hold a genuine relic from a world that existed millions of years before humans—a beautiful and tangible connection to Earth's distant past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buried treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46641714266166,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/3903\/3142\/files\/IMG_4804.jpg?v=1782071919","url":"https:\/\/buriedtreasure.store\/products\/polished-fossilized-clam","provider":"Buried treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}