Aplococeras
Aplococeras is an evolute discoidal ceratitid ammonite from the Middle Triassic Ladinian stage, found in southern Europe and Nevada. Whorl sides are convex, converging on a rounded venter (the outer rim), and are ornamented with slightly flexuous umbilical ribs that disappear outwardly, towards the venter. The suture has two lateral lobes (on either side).
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| Genus: | Aplococeras Hyatt, 1900 |
Apleuroceras and Velebites are related genera also from the Ladinian (Middle Triassic).
References
- Arkel,et al, 1957. Mesozoic Ammonoidea; Treatise in Invertebrate Paleontology Part L (L158). Geological Society of America and University Kansas Press.
- Paleobiology Database Aplococeras entry accessed 9 December 2011
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