Belemnoteuthis gigas

Belemnoteuthis gigas was a large, extinct squid-like marine creature that lived around 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period. It belonged to a group called belemnites, which are related to modern squids and cuttlefish. Its body was elongated with a hard, bullet-shaped internal shell called a guard, providing support. It likely played a role as a predator in its ancient ocean environment, feeding on smaller marine animals. Fossil evidence, mainly guard fragments, helps scientists understand its size and shape, offering insights into marine life from that era.