Description
Cenoceras Fossil Nautilus
This Cenoceras Fossil Nautilus is a genuine fossil specimen associated with the Inferior Oolite of the Jurassic Coast. Its identification makes it an appealing addition to collections focused on fossil cephalopods, Jurassic geology, marine life and the natural history of southern England. The specimen is associated with Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK.
Identification and Geological Interest
Cenoceras is an extinct nautiloid cephalopod. Nautiloids are marine molluscs with chambered shells, and their coiled forms can resemble ammonites at first glance. Cenoceras fossils are especially interesting because they represent an ancient branch of cephalopod evolution and provide a connection between modern nautilus relatives and Jurassic marine ecosystems.
The Inferior Oolite is a Jurassic geological unit known for fossil-bearing marine rocks. During the Jurassic Period, much of the region represented a marine environment in which shelled organisms and other forms of ancient sea life could become preserved. A Cenoceras fossil from this geological setting offers both visual appeal and an opportunity to explore the history of Jurassic seas, fossilisation and the evolution of chambered cephalopods.
Location and Collecting Interest
This specimen is associated with the Jurassic Coast at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK. The Jurassic Coast is internationally recognised for its exceptional geological exposure and fossil heritage, making material from this area particularly attractive to collectors, students, educators and anyone interested in British geology. The combination of a named fossil identification, the Inferior Oolite geological association and a Dorset location gives this piece strong educational and display interest.
Preparation and Specimen Details
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
These details make the listing suitable for fossil displays, geology cabinets, classroom collections, museum-style presentations and gifts for collectors of Jurassic fossils. Cenoceras specimens can also be used as a practical starting point for learning about cephalopod morphology, chambered shells, marine palaeontology and the geological history of Dorset.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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