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Rare fossil belemnite – dactylioteuthis paxillosa, middle lias, pliensbachian, jurassic, sougg s. loire, nicure, france

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This is a rare DACTYLIOTEUTHIS PAXILLOSA fossil belemnite from the Middle Lias, Pliensbachian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in Sougg S. Loire, Nicure, France. Belemnites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike ammonites, they had an internal shell known as a guard, which fossilised over millions of years, leaving behind the well-preserved bullet-shaped remains commonly found in Jurassic marine deposits.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Middle Lias (Lower Jurassic)
  • Stage: Pliensbachian (~190-182 million years old)
  • Location: Sougg S. Loire, Nicure, France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine sediments, rich in cephalopod fossils

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Elongated, tapering guard with fine surface details
  • Distinctive shape characteristic of Dactylioteuthis species
  • Excellent example of Early Jurassic belemnite evolution
  • Rare French fossil from a well-documented Jurassic site

Key Features:

  • Authentic DACTYLIOTEUTHIS PAXILLOSA fossil belemnite
  • Distinct bullet-shaped rostrum with natural preservation
  • From the 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 DACTYLIOTEUTHIS PAXILLOSA fossil belemnite from the Middle Lias, Pliensbachian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in Sougg S. Loire, Nicure, France. Belemnites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid and cuttlefish. Unlike ammonites, they had an internal shell known as a guard, which fossilised over millions of years, leaving behind the well-preserved bullet-shaped remains commonly found in Jurassic marine deposits.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Middle Lias (Lower Jurassic)
  • Stage: Pliensbachian (~190-182 million years old)
  • Location: Sougg S. Loire, Nicure, France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine sediments, rich in cephalopod fossils

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Elongated, tapering guard with fine surface details
  • Distinctive shape characteristic of Dactylioteuthis species
  • Excellent example of Early Jurassic belemnite evolution
  • Rare French fossil from a well-documented Jurassic site

Key Features:

  • Authentic DACTYLIOTEUTHIS PAXILLOSA fossil belemnite
  • Distinct bullet-shaped rostrum with natural preservation
  • From the 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

Era

Jurassic

Origin

France

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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