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Polyplectus

Classification

    Phylum:  
Mollusca
    Class:  
Cephalopoda
    Order:  
Ammonitida
    Superfamily:  
Eoderocerataceae
    Family:  
Hildoceratidae
    Formal Genus Name and Reference:  
Polyplectus BUCKMAN, 1890
    Type Species:  
Am. discoides ZIETEN, 1830


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Fossil Image
Fig. 289,8. *P. discoides (Zieten), Ger., 8a-c, x1 (595*)


Synonyms



Geographic Distribution

Eu.-N. Afr.-Baluch.


Age Range

    Beginning Stage in Treatise Usage:  
U.Toarc.
    Beginning International Stage:  
Toarcian
    Fraction Up In Beginning Stage:  
50
    Beginning Date:  
179.45
    Ending Stage in Treatise Usage:  
U.Toarc.
    Ending International Stage:  
Toarcian
    Fraction Up In Ending Stage:  
100
    Ending Date:  
174.7


Description

Oxycone with knife-edge venter, Sutures modified but well frilled




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