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Rare cenoceras lineatus fossil nautilus – inferior oolite, bajocian, jurassic, oxfordshire, uk – coa
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Rare cenoceras lineatus fossil nautilus – inferior oolite, bajocian, jurassic, oxfordshire, uk – coa

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This is a rare and well-preserved fossil of Cenoceras lineatus, a species of extinct nautiloid cephalopod from the Inferior Oolite Formation, Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago), found in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

Cenoceras is a genus of nautiloids that thrived in Jurassic seas, possessing a smooth, coiled shell with faint growth lines and a streamlined form. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids had simpler internal chamber structures and lacked complex ribbing, making them efficient swimmers and skilled hunters.

This specimen originates from the Inferior Oolite Formation, a significant marine deposit from the Bajocian period. This formation is known for its rich diversity of cephalopods, including ammonites and nautiloids, making this fossil a valuable addition to any collection.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Cenoceras lineatus
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Stage: Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
  • Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine seabed

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Rare Cenoceras fossil with excellent preservation
  • Distinct coiled shell with visible growth lines
  • Well-defined chambered structure
  • Smooth shell typical of Jurassic nautiloids

Key Features:

  • Authentic fossil from Oxfordshire, UK (Middle Jurassic, Bajocian)
  • Exceptional detail and natural preservation
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, researchers, and museum displays
  • From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

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

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

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Description

This is a rare and well-preserved fossil of Cenoceras lineatus, a species of extinct nautiloid cephalopod from the Inferior Oolite Formation, Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago), found in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

Cenoceras is a genus of nautiloids that thrived in Jurassic seas, possessing a smooth, coiled shell with faint growth lines and a streamlined form. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids had simpler internal chamber structures and lacked complex ribbing, making them efficient swimmers and skilled hunters.

This specimen originates from the Inferior Oolite Formation, a significant marine deposit from the Bajocian period. This formation is known for its rich diversity of cephalopods, including ammonites and nautiloids, making this fossil a valuable addition to any collection.

GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

* Species: Cenoceras lineatus
* Formation: Inferior Oolite
* Stage: Bajocian, Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
* Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
* Depositional Environment: Warm shallow marine seabed

FOSSIL CHARACTERISTICS:

* Rare Cenoceras fossil with excellent preservation
* Distinct coiled shell with visible growth lines
* Well-defined chambered structure
* Smooth shell typical of Jurassic nautiloids

KEY FEATURES:

* Authentic fossil from Oxfordshire, UK (Middle Jurassic, Bajocian)
* Exceptional detail and natural preservation
* Ideal for fossil collectors, researchers, and museum displays
* From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection
* 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

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

All fossils are securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
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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