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Belemnitida Collection

Belemnitida, also known as belemnites, were ancient cephalopods that roamed the oceans millions of years ago

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnotheutis antiquus, squid

Belemnotheutis antiquus, squid
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from Christian Malford, Wiltshire

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Rasenia uralensi, ammonite

Rasenia uralensi, ammonite
A fossil ammonite from the Upper Jurassic, Kimmeridge clay, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. An ammonite has a coiled, chambered shell and is an extinct mollusc

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnite rostrum fossils in rock at base of cliff on beach, Dorset, England, May

Belemnite rostrum fossils in rock at base of cliff on beach, Dorset, England, May

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnite rostrum fossil, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, April

Belemnite rostrum fossil, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, April

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnite fossil C016 / 5998

Belemnite fossil C016 / 5998
Belemnite fossil. Longitudinal section through a belemnite (Acrocoelites vulgaris) fossil showing the phragmocone, the chambered part of the cell

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnite fossil C016 / 5598

Belemnite fossil C016 / 5598
Belemnite (Belemnitella mucronata) fossil. 71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, found in Mstricht, Holland

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnotheutis antiquus

Belemnotheutis antiquus
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from the famous clay deposits in Wiltshire

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Ichthyosaurus, Rhamphorhynchus, Plesiosaurus, Megalosaurus

Ichthyosaurus, Rhamphorhynchus, Plesiosaurus, Megalosaurus
Plate 82 Life on Jurassic Shores 165 Million Years Ago an illustration from Britain Before Man by F.W. Dunning et al (1978)

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnite longitudinal section to show phragmocone

Belemnite longitudinal section to show phragmocone
A longitudinal section of a belemnite (Acrocoelites vulgaris) from Toarcian, Alum Shales, Ravenscar, Yks; unreg

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Aulacoceras sulcatum, belemnite

Aulacoceras sulcatum, belemnite
An extinct marine fossil known as a belemnite. These are invertebrates from the class Cephalopoda belonging in the phylum Mollusca (molluscs). Photographed by Beatriz Aguirre-Urreta

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Gonioteuthis, a fossil belemnite

Gonioteuthis, a fossil belemnite
Guard of the belemnite Gonioteuthis, 8 cm long, from the Cretaceous Chalk of Salisbury, England

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Plesioteuthis sp. belemnite

Plesioteuthis sp. belemnite
An extinct marine fossil known as a belemnite. These are invertebrates from the class Cephalopoda belonging in the phylum Mollusca (molluscs). Photographed by Beatriz Aguirre-Urreta

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Acanthoteuthis (Belemnoteuthis) speciosus, belemnite

Acanthoteuthis (Belemnoteuthis) speciosus, belemnite
An extinct, marine fossil invertebrate from the class Cephalopoda belonging in the phylum Mollusca (molluscs). Photographed by Beatriz Aguirre-Urreta

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnitella minor, belemnites

Belemnitella minor, belemnites
Natural History Museum specimens of belemnites or thunderbolts from the Paramoudra Chalk of Norfolk

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Fossil belemnites

Fossil belemnites
Belemnite battlefield, a dense accumulation of belemnites covering a 22 cm wide slab of Jurassic shale from Yorkshire, England

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Acroceolites subtenius, belemnites

Acroceolites subtenius, belemnites
A fine group of belemnites (Acroceolites subtenius) preserved in soft Jurassic shale from Yorkshire. Longest specimen is 9cm long

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnites

Belemnites
Drawing from the manuscripts collection of Mary Anning (1799-1847)

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Belemnitella mucronata, belemnite

Belemnitella mucronata, belemnite
71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, Mstricht, Holland

Background imageBelemnitida Collection: Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt

Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt


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Belemnitida, also known as belemnites, were ancient cephalopods that roamed the oceans millions of years ago. One notable species is Belemnotheutis antiquus, a squid-like creature with a long, bullet-shaped body and ten tentacles. These fascinating creatures coexisted with other prehistoric marine life such as Rasenia uralensi ammonites. The remnants of these remarkable beings can still be found today in various locations around the world. In May, on the beaches of Dorset, England, one can stumble upon rock formations at the base of cliffs adorned with belemnite rostrum fossils. These fossilized remains serve as a reminder of an era long gone by and provide valuable insights into Earth's history. Sheringham in Norfolk, England is another place where belemnite enthusiasts flock to witness the wonders preserved within rocks. Here lies yet another treasure trove of belemnite rostrum fossils waiting to tell their stories from April onwards. Amongst the vast collection of fossils discovered are C016/5998 and C016/5618 - both thunderbolt belemnite specimens that captivate researchers and visitors alike. Their intricate details offer glimpses into the lives led by these enigmatic creatures during their time on Earth. One cannot help but marvel at these ancient beings' existence alongside iconic prehistoric reptiles like Ichthyosaurus, Rhamphorhynchus, Plesiosaurus, and Megalosaurus. The interconnectedness between different species during this period becomes evident through these findings. For those eager to delve deeper into understanding these extraordinary creatures' anatomy, examining a longitudinal section reveals their phragmocone – an internal structure resembling chambers within their bodies. Belemnitida continues to intrigue scientists and nature lovers alike due to its unique place in our planet's past.