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Fossil Belemnite (Gonioteuthis quadrata) – Campanian, Upper Cretaceous, Fareham Hants UK – Genuine + COA
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A fossil belemnite (Gonioteuthis quadrata), from the Campanian Stage of the Upper Cretaceous, collected at Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This specimen represents the internal guard (rostrum) of an extinct marine cephalopod, closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive, and it is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Fossil Type & Species:
Type: Belemnite (extinct marine cephalopod)
Species:Gonioteuthis quadrata
Order: Belemnitida
Superfamily: Belemnitellacea
Family: Belemnitellidae
Geological Context:
Period: Cretaceous
Epoch/Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Campanian (approx. 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago)
Biozone: Associated with Campanian chalk faunas widely used in European stratigraphy
Formation: White Chalk Subgroup (Campanian chalk deposits)
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk seas with fine calcareous sedimentation, excellent for fossil preservation
Locality:
Region: Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Morphology & Features:
Slender, elongated rostrum with a pointed apex
Smooth to faintly striated surface characteristic of Gonioteuthis
Represents the internal skeletal element, providing buoyancy control and swimming stability
Excellent preservation with good definition
Scientific Notes:
Gonioteuthis quadrata is one of the most distinctive Late Cretaceous belemnites and is important for biostratigraphy across northern Europe
Belemnites are extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish, leaving behind their calcitic rostra as the most common fossil remains
First formally described in 1827 by Blainville during pioneering studies of cephalopods
Notable Details:
Classic British Campanian belemnite specimen
Excellent preservation of the guard structure
100% genuine, natural fossil – no restoration
Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please see photographs for accurate sizing
Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive.
This Gonioteuthis quadrata belemnite is an excellent example from the Campanian Chalk of Fareham, Hampshire – a fine addition for collectors, researchers, or natural history displays.
A fossil belemnite (Gonioteuthis quadrata), from the Campanian Stage of the Upper Cretaceous, collected at Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This specimen represents the internal guard (rostrum) of an extinct marine cephalopod, closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive, and it is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Fossil Type & Species:
Type: Belemnite (extinct marine cephalopod)
Species:Gonioteuthis quadrata
Order: Belemnitida
Superfamily: Belemnitellacea
Family: Belemnitellidae
Geological Context:
Period: Cretaceous
Epoch/Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Campanian (approx. 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago)
Biozone: Associated with Campanian chalk faunas widely used in European stratigraphy
Formation: White Chalk Subgroup (Campanian chalk deposits)
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk seas with fine calcareous sedimentation, excellent for fossil preservation
Locality:
Region: Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Morphology & Features:
Slender, elongated rostrum with a pointed apex
Smooth to faintly striated surface characteristic of Gonioteuthis
Represents the internal skeletal element, providing buoyancy control and swimming stability
Excellent preservation with good definition
Scientific Notes:
Gonioteuthis quadrata is one of the most distinctive Late Cretaceous belemnites and is important for biostratigraphy across northern Europe
Belemnites are extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish, leaving behind their calcitic rostra as the most common fossil remains
First formally described in 1827 by Blainville during pioneering studies of cephalopods
Notable Details:
Classic British Campanian belemnite specimen
Excellent preservation of the guard structure
100% genuine, natural fossil – no restoration
Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please see photographs for accurate sizing
Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive.
This Gonioteuthis quadrata belemnite is an excellent example from the Campanian Chalk of Fareham, Hampshire – a fine addition for collectors, researchers, or natural history displays.
Additional information
Era
Cretaceous
Origin
United Kingdom
Cretaceous Information
The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.
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