Cenoceras pseudolineatus, nautiloid
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Cenoceras pseudolineatus, nautiloid
A section cut and polished through Jurassic nautiloid from Dorset, UK. Shows the internal chambers filled or partly filled with calcite. Diameter 7cm
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Calcite Calcite Group Carbonate Carbonate Mineral Cephalopod Cephalopoda Chamber Dorset Great Britain Internal Jurassic Mesozoic Mineral Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Nautilida Nautilidae Nautiloid Phanerozoic Prehistoric Section United Kingdom Invertebrata
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1. Title: "A Jurassic Time Capsule: The Internal Beauty of Cenoceras pseudolineatus, a Nautiloid from Dorset, UK" 2.. This stunning photograph captures a section cut and polished through a Jurassic nautiloid, specifically Cenoceras pseudolineatus, discovered in the coastal region of Dorset, UK. The mesmerizing image reveals the internal chambers of this ancient cephalopod, filled or partly filled with calcite. With a diameter of approximately 7cm, this fossil offers a glimpse into the rich marine life that inhabited the Jurassic seas of Europe during the Mesozoic Era. Cenoceras pseudolineatus is a member of the Nautilida or Nautilidae family, characterized by their chambered shells and the presence of a siphuncle, a tube that allows the animal to control the buoyancy of the shell. The calcite mineral filling the chambers is a common preservation process in nautiloids, providing a striking contrast against the darker organic material of the shell walls. The discovery of this fossil in Dorset, England, is particularly significant as it highlights the diverse marine ecosystems that thrived during the Phanerozoic Concordat, a major period in Earth's history characterized by the widespread presence of fossilized organisms. The calcite-filled chambers of Cenoceras pseudolineatus serve as a testament to the carbonate mineralization processes that have occurred throughout the geological record. In the prehistoric world, the presence of such beautifully preserved fossils would have been a marvel to behold, offering insights into the vast array of life that once inhabited our planet. Today, this Jurassic time capsule continues to captivate our imagination and fuel our curiosity about the natural world.
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