Echioceras Explained

Echioceras is an extinct genus of ammonites from the Early Jurassic of Europe and North America.

Description

Shell of Echioceras species can reach a diameter of about 4-.. The narrow and broad evolute shell is reinforced by fine ribs on inner whorls, progressively becoming stronger, straight and distinct.

Distribution

Fossils of species within this genus have been found in the Jurassic rocks of Canada, Hong Kong, Turkey and United Kingdom, Carpathians[1] and Alps.

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  • Notes and References

    1. Rakús, M., 1962: Amonity v liase Západných Karpát (Ammonites in Liassic of Western Carpathians). Geologické práce, Zošit 62, pp. 267 - 271