Kossmatella Explained

Kossmatella is an extinct genus of ammonoid cephalopods belonging to the family Lytoceratidae. These fast-moving nektonic carnivores lived in the Cretaceous period, from Albian age to Cenomanian age.[1]

Description

Shells of Eulytoceras species are quite small, with rounded whorl section and deep constrictions on the external surface.[2]

Distribution

Fossils of species within this genus have been found in the Cretaceous rocks of Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, South Africa, Suriname and United States.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sepkoski. Jack. Sepkoski's Online Genus Database. 2002. 2014-05-28 .
  2. http://lithotheque.franceserv.com/cephalopodes/fiche_genre.php?genre=Kosmatella Lithotheque