TF0404 - Belemnite Peel

Taxonomy

Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Belemnitida

Distinctive Features

'Bullet' shape
Conical hole where phragmocone used to be
Radial crystals (here in cross section)

Preservation

Peel of a cross section through a belemnite (manmade)

Advanced notes

Have a look at this specimen under a microscope. The peel allows us to see very fine details.
TF0404 - Belemnite Peel