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Rare 6.5" fossil belemnite – cylindroteuthis puzosiana, oxford clay, jurassic, peterborough, uk – genuine specimen with coa
Rare 6.5" fossil belemnite – cylindroteuthis puzosiana, oxford clay, jurassic, peterborough, uk – genuine specimen with coa - Image 2

Rare 6.5″ fossil belemnite – cylindroteuthis puzosiana, oxford clay, jurassic, peterborough, uk – genuine specimen with coa

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This is a rare and well-preserved 6.5-inch Cylindroteuthis puzosiana belemnite fossil from the Oxford Clay Formation, Oxfordian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Belemnites were an extinct group of marine cephalopods closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike ammonites, their internal shell structure, known as the guard, fossilised over millions of years, providing valuable insights into Jurassic marine ecosystems.

This specimen is an excellent example of Cylindroteuthis puzosiana, featuring its characteristic elongated, bullet-shaped guard with fine preservation. Belemnite fossils like this are significant for their role in understanding the evolution of cephalopods and their adaptation to prehistoric seas.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Cylindroteuthis puzosiana fossil belemnite
  • Size: 6.5 inches in length
  • Age: Approximately 157-163 million years old (Oxfordian, Jurassic)
  • Origin: Oxford Clay, Peterborough, UK
  • Well-preserved specimen with distinct surface details
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
  • 100 percent genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All of our fossils are guaranteed genuine and securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

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Description

This is a rare and well-preserved 6.5-inch Cylindroteuthis puzosiana belemnite fossil from the Oxford Clay Formation, Oxfordian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Belemnites were an extinct group of marine cephalopods closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike ammonites, their internal shell structure, known as the guard, fossilised over millions of years, providing valuable insights into Jurassic marine ecosystems.

This specimen is an excellent example of Cylindroteuthis puzosiana, featuring its characteristic elongated, bullet-shaped guard with fine preservation. Belemnite fossils like this are significant for their role in understanding the evolution of cephalopods and their adaptation to prehistoric seas.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Cylindroteuthis puzosiana fossil belemnite
  • Size: 6.5 inches in length
  • Age: Approximately 157-163 million years old (Oxfordian, Jurassic)
  • Origin: Oxford Clay, Peterborough, UK
  • Well-preserved specimen with distinct surface details
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
  • 100 percent genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All of our fossils are guaranteed genuine and securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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