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Belemnitella minor, belemnites
Natural History Museum specimens of belemnites or thunderbolts from the Paramoudra Chalk of Norfolk
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Belemnite Belemnitida Belemnoid Belemnoidea Campanian Cephalopod Cephalopoda Chalk Five Folklore Fossil Fossilised Great Britain Minor Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Norfolk Sedimentary Sedimentary Rock Invertebrata
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1. Title: "Belemnites of Paramoudra Chalk, Norfolk: A Glimpse into the Prehistoric Cephalopod World" This photograph showcases a fascinating collection of Belemnites minor, also known as Thunderbolt or Belemnoids, discovered in the Paramoudra Chalk of Norfolk, England. These ancient invertebrates, belonging to the class Cephalopoda, are a testament to the rich marine life that existed during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 75 million years ago. Belemnites were cephalopod mollusks, characterized by their distinctive, bullet-shaped bodies and internal, cone-shaped structures called guarded phragmocones. The guarded phragmocones served as protective housing for the soft body of the animal, which was similar to that of a modern-day squid. The Belemnites minor, displayed in this photograph, are part of the Belemnitida order, specifically the Belemnitellidae family. These ancient creatures were common in sedimentary rocks of the Campanian age, particularly in Europe and England. Their fossilized remains, such as the ones shown here, provide valuable insights into the prehistoric marine ecosystems and the evolutionary history of cephalopods. The folklore surrounding Belemnites is as intriguing as their physical appearance. Ancient civilizations, including the Romans, believed that these fossils were the petrified remains of lightning bolts, hence the common name "Thunderbolts." This misconception may have arisen due to the resemblance of the fossils to the shape of lightning bolts and their frequent discovery in chalk formations. This photograph offers a glimpse into the captivating world of Belemnites and the rich marine history preserved in the sedimentary rocks of Norfolk, England. The intricate details of these fossils serve as a reminder of the diverse and ever-changing natural world that existed long before us.
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