RARE: Nautilus archeanus Fossil Nautilus – Lower Cenomanian, Cretaceous – WILMINGTON, DEVON, United Kingdom

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📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

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🦑 Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and well-preserved Nautilus archeanus Fossil Nautilus from the Lower Cenomanian Stage of the Late Cretaceous (~100 million years old), sourced from Wilmington, Devon, United Kingdom. Nautilus archeanus is an extinct species of nautiloid cephalopod, characterized by its coiled, chambered shell, which helped it regulate buoyancy in the ancient seas.

Unlike ammonites, which feature intricate suture patterns, Nautilus archeanus has a smoother, more simplistic chambered shell structure, closely resembling modern nautiluses. This makes it an important evolutionary linkbetween ancient and modern cephalopods.

This particular specimen originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned ammonite and cephalopod fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly sought after, ensuring this piece holds both scientific and historical significance.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

• Species: Nautilus archeanus
• Group: Nautiloid Cephalopod
• Age: Cretaceous (Lower Cenomanian Stage, ~100 Million Years Ago)
• Formation: Chalk Formation of Wilmington, Devon
• Location: Wilmington, Devon, United Kingdom
• Shell Features: Coiled and chambered structure with faint growth lines
• Preservation: Excellent structural integrity with clearly defined chambers and surface details

Nautiloids like Nautilus archeanus thrived in warm Cretaceous seas, using their chambered shells for buoyancy control. Their survival strategy allowed their relatives, modern-day Nautilus species, to persist for millions of years while ammonites went extinct. This makes them a crucial part of cephalopod evolutionary history.

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✔ RARE Nautilus archeanus specimen – Hard to find from this locality

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – A must-have for serious collectors

✔ Authentic Cretaceous Fossil – 100-million-year-old piece of natural history

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

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