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Belemnitella mucronata, belemnite
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Belemnitella mucronata, belemnite
71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, Mstricht, Holland
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Belemnite Belemnitida Belemnoid Belemnoidea Cephalopod Cephalopoda Cigar Cretaceous Cretaceous Period Guard Holland Mesozoic Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Phanerozoic Prehistoric Squid Teuthida Invertebrata
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1. Title: Ancient Guardian of the Deep: A 71-65 Million Year Old Belemnite, Belemnitella mucronata, from the Late Cretaceous of Mastricht, Holland 2.. This image showcases a remarkable 71-65 million-year-old Belemnite, specifically identified as Belemnitella mucronata, discovered in the Late Cretaceous deposits of Mastricht, Holland. Hailing from the Mesozoic Era, this prehistoric invertebrate is a member of the Cephalopoda class, which includes modern-day squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. Belemnites, belonging to the subclass Belemnoidea and the order Belemnoida, are extinct, cigar-shaped, belemnoid cephalopods. They are commonly referred to as "devil's-shoestrings" or "thunderbolt squids" due to their elongated, tube-like bodies and the presence of a sharp, cone-shaped guard, or rostrum. The rostrum, which is visible in this image, was used as a protective shield during the animal's life and later served as a valuable fossilized artifact. Belemnites were well-adapted to the marine environment, with a complex body structure that included a head, arms, and a mantle. Their tentacles were used for capturing prey, while their arms were used for swimming and maneuvering. The discovery of this ancient Belemnite, Belemnitella mucronata, provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich marine life that existed during the Late Cretaceous period. As one of the last invertebrate groups to disappear during the cataclysmic event that marked the end of the Mesozoic Era, these enigmatic creatures continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. This stunning fossil, with its intricate details and impressive preservation, is a testament to the amazing diversity and complexity of life that thrived during the Phanerozoic Con, the most recent geological era characterized by the presence of abundant fossils.
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