RARE: NAUTILUS pseudelegans Fossil Nautilus – Lower Oxfordian – Jurassic – Poland

Description

This listing showcases a rare and authentic Fossil Nautilus of the species Nautilus pseudelegans, originating from the Lower Oxfordian stage of the Jurassic Period, found in Poland. This exceptional fossil represents an extinct marine cephalopod, belonging to a group that has fascinated paleontologists and collectors alike for centuries.

Fossil Type & Species:

• Type: Fossilised Nautiloid (Cephalopod)
• Genus & Species: Nautilus pseudelegans

Geological Context:

• Era: Mesozoic
• Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Lower Oxfordian (early Late Jurassic)
• Locality: Mainz-Laubenheim area, Poland
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate platform, ideal for preserving calcareous shells and marine invertebrates

Morphological Features:

• Involute shell form with a tightly coiled structure
• Smooth to faintly ribbed ornamentation with regularly spaced septa
• Central siphuncle and well-preserved growth lines typical of nautiloids

Scientific Notes:

• Nautilus pseudelegans is considered a rare and regionally important species, providing insight into nautiloid diversity during the Oxfordian age
• Fossils of this genus help refine the biostratigraphy of Jurassic marine layers in Central Europe
• The species name “pseudelegans” reflects its morphological resemblance to more ornate or evolved forms

Taxonomy:

• Order: Nautilida
• Superfamily: Nautilaceae
• Family: Nautilidae
• Formally Described By: Paleontologists working on Polish Jurassic strata (specific author not cited)

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photo is the actual specimen you will receive.

Please refer to the image for full sizing details – scale cube = 1cm.

This rare nautilus fossil is an excellent addition for collectors of Jurassic marine life, cephalopod evolution, or European fossil localities.