Fossil Belemnite (Gonioteuthis quadrata) – Campanian, Upper Cretaceous, Fareham Hants UK – Genuine + COA
£ 6.90
A fossil belemnite (Gonioteuthis quadrata), from the Campanian Stage of the
Upper Cretaceous, collected at Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This specimen represents the internal guard (rostrum) of an extinct marine cephalopod, closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive, and it is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.Fossil Type & Species:
• Type: Belemnite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Species: Gonioteuthis quadrata
• Order: Belemnitida
• Superfamily: Belemnitellacea
• Family: BelemnitellidaeGeological Context:
• Period: Cretaceous
• Epoch/Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Campanian (approx. 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago)
• Biozone: Associated with Campanian chalk faunas widely used in European stratigraphy
• Formation: White Chalk Subgroup (Campanian chalk deposits)
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk seas with fine calcareous sedimentation, excellent for fossil preservationLocality:
• Region: Fareham, Hampshire, United KingdomMorphology & Features:
• Slender, elongated rostrum with a pointed apex
• Smooth to faintly striated surface characteristic of Gonioteuthis
• Represents the internal skeletal element, providing buoyancy control and swimming stability
• Excellent preservation with good definitionScientific Notes:
• Gonioteuthis quadrata is one of the most distinctive Late Cretaceous belemnites and is important for biostratigraphy across northern Europe
• Belemnites are extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish, leaving behind their calcitic rostra as the most common fossil remains
• First formally described in 1827 by Blainville during pioneering studies of cephalopodsNotable Details:
• Classic British Campanian belemnite specimen
• Excellent preservation of the guard structure
• 100% genuine, natural fossil – no restoration
• Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please see photographs for accurate sizingAuthenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive. This Gonioteuthis quadrata belemnite is an excellent example from the Campanian Chalk of Fareham, Hampshire – a fine addition for collectors, researchers, or natural history displays.
Upper Cretaceous, collected at Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This specimen represents the internal guard (rostrum) of an extinct marine cephalopod, closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive, and it is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.Fossil Type & Species:
• Type: Belemnite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Species: Gonioteuthis quadrata
• Order: Belemnitida
• Superfamily: Belemnitellacea
• Family: BelemnitellidaeGeological Context:
• Period: Cretaceous
• Epoch/Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Campanian (approx. 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago)
• Biozone: Associated with Campanian chalk faunas widely used in European stratigraphy
• Formation: White Chalk Subgroup (Campanian chalk deposits)
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk seas with fine calcareous sedimentation, excellent for fossil preservationLocality:
• Region: Fareham, Hampshire, United KingdomMorphology & Features:
• Slender, elongated rostrum with a pointed apex
• Smooth to faintly striated surface characteristic of Gonioteuthis
• Represents the internal skeletal element, providing buoyancy control and swimming stability
• Excellent preservation with good definitionScientific Notes:
• Gonioteuthis quadrata is one of the most distinctive Late Cretaceous belemnites and is important for biostratigraphy across northern Europe
• Belemnites are extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish, leaving behind their calcitic rostra as the most common fossil remains
• First formally described in 1827 by Blainville during pioneering studies of cephalopodsNotable Details:
• Classic British Campanian belemnite specimen
• Excellent preservation of the guard structure
• 100% genuine, natural fossil – no restoration
• Scale Reference: Each square or cube = 1cm. Please see photographs for accurate sizingAuthenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Each specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil pictured is the exact one you will receive. This Gonioteuthis quadrata belemnite is an excellent example from the Campanian Chalk of Fareham, Hampshire – a fine addition for collectors, researchers, or natural history displays.
