Alloceratites
Alloceratites is a genus of ammonoid cephalopods from the Middle Triassic of Germany included in the family Ceratitidae.
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| Genus: | Alloceratites |
The mature shell of Alloceratites has strong, well spaced lateral tubercles and clavi (nodes) along either side of the venter. Ribbing between tubercles is indistinct. The suture is ceratitic.
References
- Arkell, et al. 1957. Mesozoic Ammonoidea; Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology. Geol. Soc. of America and Univ. Kans. Press.
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