Ammonites (IMAGE) American Museum of Natural History Caption These are fossils of ammonites, including Baculites (the long straight-shell pictured vertically), from Upper Cretaceous deposits in South Dakota. Credit S. Thurston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.