Belemnite plate

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Belemnite plate

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Description

Belemnites are extinct marine cephalopods, closely related to modern squid and octopuses. They lived during the Mesozoic era, particularly in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, around 200 to 65 million years ago. Belemnites are often found as fossilized, bullet-shaped, calcified remains called "guards" or "rostra," which were part of their internal skeleton.

Key Points:

  • Era: Lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

  • Appearance: Typically found as bullet-shaped, calcified "guards."

  • Relation: Closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish.

  • Diet: Predators, feeding on smaller marine animals.

  • Fossil Significance: Used by paleontologists to help date rock layers and understand ancient marine ecosystems