Chinese Journal of Nature ›› 2008, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (6): 340-343.

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Popular Legends Aammonite Fossils

YIN Jia-run①TIAN Ying②ZHANG Yi③   

  • Received:2008-07-14 Revised:2008-07-14 Online:2008-12-23 Published:2009-02-23

Abstract: Ammonites are an extinct marine fauna, living for a length about 300 million-years; they have high scientific values in stratigraphy and paleontology. Moreover, ammonite fossils have contributed to mythology and palce names to a surprising high degree, due to their beautiful shell, varied forms, and well-preserved samples. There were popular legends about ammonites many years ago.

Key words: Ammonite, fossils, legends