8.8" Plesioteuthis Prisca Fossil Squid Upper Jurassic Age Solnhofen FM Germany

Location: Solnhofen, Germany

Weight: 1 Pound 5.6 Ounces

Dimensions: 11 Inches Long, 5.9 Inches Wide, 0.2 Inches Thick (Plate)

Insect Dimensions: 8.8 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide

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145 million years old Upper Jurassic Age

Plesioteuthis Prisca Fossil Squid

Plesioteuthis prisca is an extinct genus of cephalopod that lived during the Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. Belonging to the order Belemnitida, these ancient marine animals are close relatives of modern squids and cuttlefish. Plesioteuthis prisca is characterized by its elongated, bullet-shaped shell, known as a guard, which provided buoyancy and protection while navigating the ancient oceans of the Mesozoic era.

Fossils of Plesioteuthis prisca have been found across Europe and North America, offering critical insights into the evolution, morphology, and ecology of ancient cephalopods. Exceptional specimens come from the celebrated Solnhofen limestone, renowned for its remarkable preservation of both marine and terrestrial organisms. This Lagerstätte preserves delicate soft-bodied creatures such as squid, jellyfish, crustaceans, and fish, along with the iconic Archaeopteryx, providing a rare glimpse into Jurassic ecosystems.

Many specimens are discovered when the limestone is split, and while some have been cracked during excavation, they are expertly restored and preserved without detracting from their beauty. Plesioteuthis prisca fossils are prized by collectors, museums, and paleontology enthusiasts for their scientific value, rarity, and exquisite preservation, offering a window into the diverse and teeming seas of the Jurassic period.