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Belemnites

A belemnite is the internal skeleton of a squid-like animal. Belemnites belong to the class of Inkfish like animals (Cephalopods) en the phylum of Mollusca.

The skeleton is always pointed. Belemnites mostly occur in the Cretaceous period.


Example of a Belemnite.

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