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Very rare nautilus jourdani fossil nautilus – toarcian, jurassic, floore, northants, uk – coa
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Very rare nautilus jourdani fossil nautilus – toarcian, jurassic, floore, northants, uk – coa

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This is a very rare and well-preserved Nautilus jourdani fossil, dating back to the Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic (~183 million years ago), discovered in Floore, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

Nautilus jourdani is an extinct species of nautiloid cephalopod, closely related to modern-day nautiluses. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids have smooth, coiled shells with internal chambers that allowed them to regulate buoyancy. These prehistoric marine predators roamed the Jurassic seas, preying on small fish and crustaceans.

Fossils of Nautilus jourdani are extremely rare, making this specimen a significant addition to any fossil collection or museum display. It represents a crucial part of cephalopod evolution, showcasing the lineage that has survived over 500 million years.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Nautilus jourdani
  • Formation: Early Jurassic marine deposits
  • Stage: Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~183 million years old)
  • Location: Floore, Northamptonshire, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seas with high cephalopod diversity

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Rare Nautilus fossil from the Jurassic period
  • Distinct chambered shell structure, well-preserved details
  • Valuable specimen for collectors, museums, and research
  • Represents a key phase in cephalopod evolutionary history

Key Features:

  • Authentic fossil from Floore, Northants, UK (Toarcian, Jurassic)
  • Exceptional preservation with visible internal chamber structures
  • Highly sought after by fossil collectors and researchers
  • 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 very rare and well-preserved Nautilus jourdani fossil, dating back to the Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic (~183 million years ago), discovered in Floore, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

Nautilus jourdani is an extinct species of nautiloid cephalopod, closely related to modern-day nautiluses. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids have smooth, coiled shells with internal chambers that allowed them to regulate buoyancy. These prehistoric marine predators roamed the Jurassic seas, preying on small fish and crustaceans.

Fossils of Nautilus jourdani are extremely rare, making this specimen a significant addition to any fossil collection or museum display. It represents a crucial part of cephalopod evolution, showcasing the lineage that has survived over 500 million years.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Nautilus jourdani
  • Formation: Early Jurassic marine deposits
  • Stage: Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~183 million years old)
  • Location: Floore, Northamptonshire, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seas with high cephalopod diversity

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Rare Nautilus fossil from the Jurassic period
  • Distinct chambered shell structure, well-preserved details
  • Valuable specimen for collectors, museums, and research
  • Represents a key phase in cephalopod evolutionary history

Key Features:

  • Authentic fossil from Floore, Northants, UK (Toarcian, Jurassic)
  • Exceptional preservation with visible internal chamber structures
  • Highly sought after by fossil collectors and researchers
  • 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

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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