Rare Cenoceras Inornatum Fossil Nautilus Inferior Oolite Bajocian Jurassic UK

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a rare Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus, identified with the geological context of the Inferior Oolite, Bajocian, Jurassic. Cenoceras is a nautiloid cephalopod, making this an appealing subject for collectors interested in fossil marine life, Jurassic palaeontology and the evolutionary history of shelled cephalopods.

The identification Cenoceras inornatum provides a specific taxonomic focus rather than a general fossil classification. As a fossil nautilus, it represents the type of marine cephalopod material that helps illustrate the long geological history of externally shelled cephalopods. Its Jurassic designation places it within one of the best-known periods of the Mesozoic Era, while the Bajocian designation identifies the relevant stage of the Jurassic geological timescale.

Geological Context

The specimen is associated with the Inferior Oolite and comes from Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. The Inferior Oolite is a Jurassic geological unit in England, well known in geological and fossil collecting circles for its marine rocks and fossil content. The Bajocian stage forms part of the Middle Jurassic, providing important chronological context for this Cenoceras inornatum fossil.

Northamptonshire adds regional interest for collectors who appreciate fossils with a clearly stated British geological association. The combination of a named fossil nautilus, an identified Jurassic stage and a recognised geological unit makes this a useful addition to a collection focused on British fossils, Jurassic marine palaeontology or fossil cephalopods.

Collection History

From the Alice Purnell Collection

This specimen is suited to fossil collectors, museum-style displays, educational collections and anyone interested in Jurassic marine fossils. The named identification and geological information make it suitable for cataloguing alongside other fossils by taxon, geological period, stage or locality.

Authenticity and Photography

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs for the specimen’s presentation and scale before purchase. This listing combines a distinctive fossil identification with British Jurassic geological context and collection history, making it an interesting choice for enthusiasts of nautiloid fossils, Jurassic geology and natural history.