Gonioteuthis
| Gonioteuthis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Cephalopoda |
| (unranked): | Belemnoidea |
| Genus: | Gonioteuthis |
Gonioteuthis (meaning narrow squid or slim squid) is a genus of belemnite, an extinct group of cephalopods.[1] It grew to a body length (excluding tentacles) of 8 inches (20 centimeters) and fed on small marine animals.
See also
References
- Parker, Steve. Dinosaurus: the complete guide to dinosaurs. Firefly Books Inc, 2003. Pg. 49
- ↑ Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera (Cephalopoda entry)". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
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