Belemnite Phragmocone Fossil Whitby Yorkshire Jurassic Genuine Fossil Certificate Authenticity UK
£ 60.00
GENUINE BELEMNITE PHRAGMOCONE FOSSIL FROM WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIREAn authentic Belemnite phragmocone fossil from the famous Upper Toarcian
deposits of Whitby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This remarkable Jurassic fossil preserves part of the internal chambered shell structure of an extinct marine cephalopod that lived within the ancient seas covering Britain approximately 175–180 million years ago.This fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive. Full sizing please see photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to preserve the natural fossil detail and long-term condition of the specimen. ABOUT BELEMNITESBelemnites were extinct squid-like marine cephalopods belonging to the Order Belemnitida, closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. They were highly successful predators throughout the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are among the most recognisable fossils found within British Jurassic deposits.Unlike modern squid, belemnites possessed an internal hard skeleton composed of several distinct parts. The best-known section is the bullet-shaped guard or rostrum, but this specimen preserves the phragmocone — the chambered internal shell structure used to regulate buoyancy within the water column.The phragmocone consisted of multiple gas-filled chambers separated by delicate septa, allowing the animal to control depth while swimming through ancient oceans. These intricate chamber structures are highly prized by collectors because they reveal the sophisticated anatomy of these prehistoric cephalopods. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION AND UPPER TOARCIAN AGEThis fossil originates from the Upper Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic, recovered from the famous marine deposits exposed along the coastline at Whitby, North Yorkshire. The Whitby Mudstone Formation is internationally renowned for producing exceptionally preserved marine fossils including ammonites, marine reptiles, crustaceans and belemnites.During the Jurassic period, much of Yorkshire was submerged beneath a warm shallow sea rich in marine life. Fine-grained oxygen-poor sediments on the sea floor created ideal conditions for fossil preservation, allowing delicate internal structures such as phragmocones to survive over millions of years.The Upper Toarcian deposits of Whitby are especially famous among palaeontologists due to their abundance of cephalopod fossils and their importance in understanding Jurassic marine ecosystems. FOSSIL PRESERVATION AND MORPHOLOGYThis genuine phragmocone fossil displays the chambered internal structure characteristic of belemnite anatomy. Depending on preservation, individual septa and chamber divisions may remain visible within the fossilised shell.The specimen has been professionally cleaned and stabilised to reveal the natural morphology while preserving the integrity of the fossil. Each example from Whitby is unique, showing natural variations in colouration, mineralisation and preservation formed during fossilisation.No replicas or casts are involved. The specimen photographed is the exact fossil you will receive.The careful preparation by Alison ensures the fossil remains suitable for long-term display, study and collecting. WHITBY FOSSILS AND JURASSIC COAST HERITAGEWhitby is one of Britain’s most historic fossil collecting locations and has been associated with fossil discoveries for centuries. The cliffs and foreshore around Whitby have produced some of the finest Jurassic fossils in Europe and continue to attract collectors, geologists and palaeontology enthusiasts from around the world.Belemnite fossils from Whitby are particularly desirable because of the quality of preservation and the internationally recognised geological significance of the locality. IDEAL FOR COLLECTORS AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYSThis authentic Belemnite phragmocone fossil is ideal for:
• Fossil collectors
• Jurassic fossil collections
• Cephalopod fossil collections
• Whitby fossil collections
• Educational study collections
• Natural history displays
• Geological enthusiasts
• Marine fossil collectionsIts preserved chamber structure makes it an especially attractive specimen for those interested in prehistoric marine life and cephalopod evolution. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDEDAll of our fossils are guaranteed 100% genuine specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. We personally recover many of our fossils from UK localities and professionally prepare them in-house to ensure authenticity and quality.The fossil photographed is the exact specimen you will receive, making this a unique and genuine piece of Jurassic marine history from the famous fossil-bearing deposits of Whitby, North Yorkshire, England.
deposits of Whitby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This remarkable Jurassic fossil preserves part of the internal chambered shell structure of an extinct marine cephalopod that lived within the ancient seas covering Britain approximately 175–180 million years ago.This fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive. Full sizing please see photo.Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to preserve the natural fossil detail and long-term condition of the specimen. ABOUT BELEMNITESBelemnites were extinct squid-like marine cephalopods belonging to the Order Belemnitida, closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. They were highly successful predators throughout the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are among the most recognisable fossils found within British Jurassic deposits.Unlike modern squid, belemnites possessed an internal hard skeleton composed of several distinct parts. The best-known section is the bullet-shaped guard or rostrum, but this specimen preserves the phragmocone — the chambered internal shell structure used to regulate buoyancy within the water column.The phragmocone consisted of multiple gas-filled chambers separated by delicate septa, allowing the animal to control depth while swimming through ancient oceans. These intricate chamber structures are highly prized by collectors because they reveal the sophisticated anatomy of these prehistoric cephalopods. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION AND UPPER TOARCIAN AGEThis fossil originates from the Upper Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic, recovered from the famous marine deposits exposed along the coastline at Whitby, North Yorkshire. The Whitby Mudstone Formation is internationally renowned for producing exceptionally preserved marine fossils including ammonites, marine reptiles, crustaceans and belemnites.During the Jurassic period, much of Yorkshire was submerged beneath a warm shallow sea rich in marine life. Fine-grained oxygen-poor sediments on the sea floor created ideal conditions for fossil preservation, allowing delicate internal structures such as phragmocones to survive over millions of years.The Upper Toarcian deposits of Whitby are especially famous among palaeontologists due to their abundance of cephalopod fossils and their importance in understanding Jurassic marine ecosystems. FOSSIL PRESERVATION AND MORPHOLOGYThis genuine phragmocone fossil displays the chambered internal structure characteristic of belemnite anatomy. Depending on preservation, individual septa and chamber divisions may remain visible within the fossilised shell.The specimen has been professionally cleaned and stabilised to reveal the natural morphology while preserving the integrity of the fossil. Each example from Whitby is unique, showing natural variations in colouration, mineralisation and preservation formed during fossilisation.No replicas or casts are involved. The specimen photographed is the exact fossil you will receive.The careful preparation by Alison ensures the fossil remains suitable for long-term display, study and collecting. WHITBY FOSSILS AND JURASSIC COAST HERITAGEWhitby is one of Britain’s most historic fossil collecting locations and has been associated with fossil discoveries for centuries. The cliffs and foreshore around Whitby have produced some of the finest Jurassic fossils in Europe and continue to attract collectors, geologists and palaeontology enthusiasts from around the world.Belemnite fossils from Whitby are particularly desirable because of the quality of preservation and the internationally recognised geological significance of the locality. IDEAL FOR COLLECTORS AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYSThis authentic Belemnite phragmocone fossil is ideal for:
• Fossil collectors
• Jurassic fossil collections
• Cephalopod fossil collections
• Whitby fossil collections
• Educational study collections
• Natural history displays
• Geological enthusiasts
• Marine fossil collectionsIts preserved chamber structure makes it an especially attractive specimen for those interested in prehistoric marine life and cephalopod evolution. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDEDAll of our fossils are guaranteed 100% genuine specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. We personally recover many of our fossils from UK localities and professionally prepare them in-house to ensure authenticity and quality.The fossil photographed is the exact specimen you will receive, making this a unique and genuine piece of Jurassic marine history from the famous fossil-bearing deposits of Whitby, North Yorkshire, England.
Other Products
