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Very rare cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus – oxfordian, jurassic, france – coa
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Very rare cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus – oxfordian, jurassic, france – coa

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This is a very rare and well-preserved Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus, dating back to the Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic (~160 million years ago), discovered in France.

Cenoceras inornatum is an extinct species of nautiloid cephalopod, closely related to modern nautiluses. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids have a smooth, coiled shell with distinct internal chambers used for buoyancy control. This species thrived in warm Jurassic seas, preying on smaller marine organisms and playing a crucial role in the ancient marine ecosystem.

This fossil is a remarkable example of Jurassic nautiloids, offering insight into early cephalopod evolution. Nautiloids are far less common than ammonites, making this a highly desirable specimen for collectors, museums, and research purposes.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Cenoceras inornatum
  • Formation: Oxfordian marine deposits
  • Stage: Oxfordian, Late Jurassic (~160 million years old)
  • Location: France
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine seas with high cephalopod diversity

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Rare Cenoceras inornatum fossil from the Jurassic period
  • Distinct chambered shell structure with excellent preservation
  • A scientifically significant specimen representing early cephalopod evolution
  • Highly sought after by fossil collectors and researchers

Key Features:

  • Authentic fossil from France, Oxfordian Jurassic
  • Exceptional preservation with visible internal chamber structures
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

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

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Description

This is a very rare and well-preserved Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus, dating back to the Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic (~160 million years ago), discovered in France.

Cenoceras inornatum is an extinct species of nautiloid cephalopod, closely related to modern nautiluses. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids have a smooth, coiled shell with distinct internal chambers used for buoyancy control. This species thrived in warm Jurassic seas, preying on smaller marine organisms and playing a crucial role in the ancient marine ecosystem.

This fossil is a remarkable example of Jurassic nautiloids, offering insight into early cephalopod evolution. Nautiloids are far less common than ammonites, making this a highly desirable specimen for collectors, museums, and research purposes.

GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

* Species: Cenoceras inornatum
* Formation: Oxfordian marine deposits
* Stage: Oxfordian, Late Jurassic (~160 million years old)
* Location: France
* Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine seas with high cephalopod diversity

FOSSIL CHARACTERISTICS:

* Rare Cenoceras inornatum fossil from the Jurassic period
* Distinct chambered shell structure with excellent preservation
* A scientifically significant specimen representing early cephalopod evolution
* Highly sought after by fossil collectors and researchers

KEY FEATURES:

* Authentic fossil from France, Oxfordian Jurassic
* Exceptional preservation with visible internal chamber structures
* 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

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
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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