Rare cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus – inferior oolite, bajocian, jurassic – northamptonshire, uk – coa
£ 60.00
This is a rare, well-preserved Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus from the
Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago). This specimen was discovered in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, within the Inferior Oolite Formation, a well-known Jurassic marine deposit.Cenoceras inornatum belongs to the extinct group of nautiloid cephalopods, which were marine predators during the Jurassic period. Unlike ammonites, which have intricate suture patterns, nautiloids have a simpler coiled shell with smooth growth lines. They used their internal gas chambers to regulate buoyancy, allowing them to navigate Jurassic seas in search of prey. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Species: Cenoceras inornatum
• Age: Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
• Stage: Bajocian
• Formation: Inferior Oolite
• Location: Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine limestone seabed FOSSIL FEATURES:✔ Well-preserved chambered shell structure✔ Clearly visible natural growth lines✔ Authentic fossil from an important Jurassic site✔ Excellent for collectors, educational study, or display ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.This Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus is a valuable and scientifically significant addition to any collection, providing a glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity of the Jurassic period.
Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago). This specimen was discovered in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, within the Inferior Oolite Formation, a well-known Jurassic marine deposit.Cenoceras inornatum belongs to the extinct group of nautiloid cephalopods, which were marine predators during the Jurassic period. Unlike ammonites, which have intricate suture patterns, nautiloids have a simpler coiled shell with smooth growth lines. They used their internal gas chambers to regulate buoyancy, allowing them to navigate Jurassic seas in search of prey. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Species: Cenoceras inornatum
• Age: Middle Jurassic (~170 million years ago)
• Stage: Bajocian
• Formation: Inferior Oolite
• Location: Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine limestone seabed FOSSIL FEATURES:✔ Well-preserved chambered shell structure✔ Clearly visible natural growth lines✔ Authentic fossil from an important Jurassic site✔ Excellent for collectors, educational study, or display ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.This Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus is a valuable and scientifically significant addition to any collection, providing a glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity of the Jurassic period.
