Belemnite Collection

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

Pterodactyls, Long-Necked Sea-Lizard, Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, Length 22 feet, Cuttle-Fish or Belemnite (litho)
5209898 Pterodactyls, Long-Necked Sea-Lizard, Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, Length 22 feet, Cuttle-Fish or Belemnite (litho) by European School

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

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

Belemnite rostrum fossil, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, April

Belemnotheutis antiqua (Belemnite) fossilised in clay, Jurassic era

Belemnite fossilised in limestone, Jurassic-Cretaceous era

Acroteuthis lateralis (Belemnite) shell fossilised in clay early Cretaceous era

Trachyteuthis (Belemnite) fossilised in limestone, Jurassic era

Fossil Shells C017 / 3532
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of shell fossils. Included are various bivalves, scallops, ammonites, nautilus, echinoderms, and belemnites etc

Belemnoid fossil C016 / 6308
Belemnoid fossil. This fossil has been fractured (shocked) by the asteroid impact that created the Nordlinger Ries crater 11.5 million years ago during the Miocene

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt

Fossil Belemnites. Jurassic Bayern, Germany E50T4267
CAN-2186 Fossil Belemnites. Jurassic Bayern, Germany John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age, New Zealand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura
FG-EC-170 Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age New Zealand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura, a few kilometers north of Haumuri Bluff

Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age, New Zealeand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura
FG-EC-168 Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age New Zealeand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura, a few kilometers north of Haumuri Bluff

Excavated belemnite fossil
MODEL RELEASED. Excavated belemnite fossil. Child holding up a belemnite fossil that he has just extracted. Belemnites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern

Belemnite marine invertebrate, artwork
Belemnite. Artwork of a belemnite marine invertebrate. Belemnites were cephalopods, the group of animals that includes squid

Jurassic landscape, artwork
Jurassic landscape. Coloured updating of the famous artwork Duria Antiquior (Ancient Devon), painted 1830 by English geologist Henry De la Beche. The Jurassic Period was 200 to 146 million years ago

Belemnite, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Prehistoric marine invertebrates, artwork
Prehistoric marine invertebrates, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Opalized Belemnite Fossil (Neohilobites sp) - Coober Pedy-South Australia - Cretaceous
CAN-2485 Opalized Belemnite Fossil (Neohilobites sp) Coober Pedy - South Australia - Cretaceous John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Discovering the Ancient Belemnite: A Fascinating Journey into the Depths of History" Belemnites, commonly known as squid-like creatures, were fascinating inhabitants of ancient oceans. One notable species is Belemnotheutis antiquus, which roamed the seas during the Jurassic era. These remarkable beings shared their watery realm with other prehistoric giants like Pterodactyls and Long-Necked Sea-Lizards. Intriguingly they can often associated with ammonites such as Rasenia uralensi. Fossilized remains of these cephalopods can be found in rocks at the base of cliffs on beaches in Dorset, England. The month of May offers a perfect opportunity to explore these geological wonders. Sheringham in Norfolk, England also holds its own treasure trove fossils. In April, visitors can marvel at a well-preserved belemnite rostrum fossil discovered there. These remnants provide valuable insights into life millions of years ago. The diversity within this group is astounding; from clay-fossilized Belemnotheutis antiqua specimens dating back to the Jurassic era to limestone-encased belemnites from both Jurassic-Cretaceous eras like Acroteuthis lateralis and Trachyteuthis. Fossil enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by these relics that have endured through time. Each piece tells a unique story about our planet's past and allows us to connect with ancient marine ecosystems that once thrived beneath Earth's surface. So next time you stumble upon a fossil shell labeled C017/3532 or encounter an intricately preserved litho depicting cuttle-fish or belemnite imagery, take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary journey it has taken – from being part of an enigmatic creature swimming through primordial waters to becoming an awe-inspiring relic etched forever in stone for us to marvel at.