Oxynoticeras Explained

Oxynoticeras is an extinct genus of ammonite from the Early Jurassic of Europe and North America.[1] This genus is characterized by its smooth shell, with almost invisible undulations on the flank, and a sharp keel.[2]

Synonym Oxynotoceras was created by Buckman as misspelling.[3]

Distribution

Fossils belonging to this genus were found in Europe, Morocco, Asia, Canada, USA and South America.[3]

Notes and References

    • The Elements of Palaeontology by Rhona M. Black
  2. Ludvigsen, Rolf & Beard, Graham. 1997. West Coast Fossils: A Guide to the Ancient Life of Vancouver Island. pg. 83
  3. M. K. Howarth 2013. Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, Part L, Revised, Volume 3B, Chapter 4: Psiloceratoidea, Eoderoceratoidea, Hildoceratoidea.

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