Fossil Sectioned Nautilus | Jurassic Period | UK Origin | Beautifully Preserved Cephalopod | Authentic Fossil Display | Certificate Included

Description This listing features a beautifully sectioned fossil nautilus from the Jurassic Period, discovered in the United Kingdom. A true window into the marine ecosystems of the Mesozoic Era, this exceptional fossil reveals the inner chambers of a prehistoric cephalopod, preserved in fine detail. Geological Details: Location: United Kingdom Period: Jurassic (~201.3 to ~145 million years ago) Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf or carbonate platform—rich in cephalopods, ammonites, and other marine fauna Preservation: Internal chambers preserved in detail through natural mineral infill, providing a striking display of the shell’s phragmocone Paleontological Context: Nautiloids are shelled cephalopods related to modern nautilus species. Unlike ammonites, their suture lines are simple and their shells can be either straight or coiled. The sectioned specimen illustrates the gas-filled chambers used for buoyancy control. Class: Cephalopoda Subclass: Nautiloidea Order: Nautilida Family: Likely to fall within Cenoceratidae or related depending on precise morphology (not specified) Biozone/Zone: Not specified due to general locality Morphological Features: Polished cut to reveal intricate internal septa and chamber partitions Naturally mineralised in earthy and calcitic tones Coiled planispiral form typical of Jurassic nautiloids Diameter shown in image; reference cube = 1cm Notable Characteristics: Rare sectioned fossil with high aesthetic and scientific value From the renowned fossil-bearing strata of Jurassic Britain Ideal for collectors, educators, and natural history displays Authenticity & Presentation: 100% genuine fossil, not a replica or reconstruction Certificate of Authenticity included with every specimen What you see is what you get — the exact specimen in the photo will be sent Scale Cube = 1cm for accurate size reference in photos   All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Add this fascinating glimpse into ancient marine life to your collection today — a stunning sectioned Jurassic Nautilus fossil that merges natural history and art.