Ceramic Mug, (11oz, 15oz) - Fossil Ammonites by Dr. Ernst Haeckel

This ceramic mug features fossilized ammonite cephalopod shells drawn by Dr. Ernst Haeckel.  These antique illustrations are the 44th plate from Haeckel's 1904  Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature). Originally labeled "Ammonitid", an older term for the these extinct cephalolpods. Here is a list of the species' binomial names in Haeckel's time and their updated classification in parentheses. 

 

Shells on in the top row from left to right:

1. Ammonites (Cardioceras) cordatus (Quenstedt) = Cardioceras cordatum (Sowerby 1813),

    (from below)

2. Ammonites (Cardioceras) cordatus (Quenstedt) = Cardioceras cordatum  (Sowerby 1813),

    (from the side)

3. Ammonites (Ptychites) opulentus (Mojsisovich) = Ptychites opulentus Mojsisovich, 1882,

    (from below)

4. Ammonites (Schloenbachia) Coupei (Brogniart) = Schloenbachia varians? (J.Sowerby, 1817),

    (from the side)

5. Ammonites (Schloenbachia) Coupei (Brogniart) = Schloenbachia varians? (J.Sowerby, 1817),

    (from below)

Shells on in the middle row from left to right:

6. Ammonites (Ptychites) opulentus (Mojsisovich) = Ptychites opulentus Mojsisovich, 1882,

    (from the side  with the outer shell layer removed)

7. Ammonites (ornatus) mammillaris (Schlotheim) = Douvilleiceras mammillatum (Schlotheim 1813),

    (from the side)

Shells on in the bottom row from left to right:

8. Ammonites (amaltheus) rotula (Schlotheim) = Amaltheus margaritatus Montfort, 1808,

    (from the side)

9. Ammonites (planulatus) cavernosus (Quenstedt) = Puzosia planulatus (J.Sowerby,1827) 

    (cross-section)

10. Ammonites (stephanoceras) Humphryi (Sowerby) = Stephanoceras humphriesianum (Sowerby, 1825),

    (from the side)

 

Perfect for paleontologists, biology enthusiasts, conchologists, shell collectors, marine life lovers, scuba divers, beach combers, and fans of Ernst Haeckel's work.

Warm-up with a nice cuppa out of this customized ceramic coffee mug. Personalize it with cool designs, photos or logos to make that "aaahhh!" moment even better. It’s BPA and Lead-free, microwave & dishwasher-safe, and made of white, durable ceramic in 11-ounce and 15-ounce sizes. Thanks to the advanced printing tech, your designs come to life with incredibly vivid colors – the perfect gift for coffee, tea, and chocolate lovers.

.: These mugs are made with durable white ceramic so that your prints can stand out.
.: Available in two sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)
.: All mugs feature a comfortable C-handle and a shiny finish so that they're both easy to use and great to look at.
.: Drink confidently on a daily basis as all mugs are lead and BPA-free.

GPSR information: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, [email protected], 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap