Parapuzosia
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Parapuzosia is an extinct genus of desmoceratid ammonites from the Cenomanian to the Campanian of Africa, Europe, and North America.[1] They are typically very large ammonites, reaching diameters of Script error: No such module "convert". or more, with the largest species measuring around Script error: No such module "convert"..[2] It possesses a moderately involute shell with flat or slightly rounded sides. Distinct primary and secondary ribbing can be observed in the inner whorls.[3]
Etymology
The origin of the generic name Parapuzosia ("similar to Puzosia") comes from the smaller, related desmatoceratid Puzosia. "Puzosia" comes from the Serbian words "пужа/Puzo" (Snail) and "Oca/Osia" (Axis), translating to "snail axis".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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- Desmoceratidae
- Ammonitida genera
- Cenomanian genus first appearances
- Coniacian life
- Santonian life
- Turonian life
- Campanian genus extinctions
- Ammonites of Africa
- Cretaceous ammonites of Europe
- Cretaceous ammonites of North America
- Fossil taxa described in 1894