Dpaul7 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 This is probably a really "beginner" question... but I keep seeing references to Tractor Ammonites. What does the "tractor" refer to? Because they "pulled" things? I'm sort of embarrassed to ask, but I really want to know! Dpaul7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Never be embarrassed... We all have differing areas and levels of fossil knowledge, and chances are if you are uncertain about something, someone else is as well! Some ammonites, particularly from Madagascar with thick ribbing, are colloquially called "tractor ammonites" because that ribbing resembles the tread on tractor tires. 7 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 ...and because they're almost always almost as big 2 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 A classic example: Deuvilleiceras sp . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpaul7 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thank you very much! I like the explanation! They DO look like tractor tires! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now