belemnitic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or containing the fossilized remains of belemnites, an extinct group of squid-like cephalopods from the Mesozoic Era.

Examples

  • The limestone cliffs are rich in belemnitic deposits that date back to the Jurassic period.
  • Students examined the belemnitic rock samples to learn about prehistoric marine ecosystems.

Synonyms: fossilized, cephalopod, Mesozoic, paleontological