Vericeras

Vericeras is an extinct genus of actively mobile carnivorous cephalopod, essentially a Nautiloid, that lived in what would be Europe during the Silurian from 421—418.7 mya, existing for approximately 2.3 million years.[1]

Vericeras
Temporal range: Silurian
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Vericeras

Taxonomy

Vericeras was assigned to Orthocerida by Sepkoski (2002).[2]

Morphology

The shell is usually long, and may be straight ("orthoconic") or gently curved. In life, these animals may have been similar to the modern squid, except for the long shell.

Fossil distribution

Fossil distribution is exclusive to Sardinia.

References

  1. PaleoBiology Database: Vericeras, basic info
  2. J. J. Sepkoski. 2002. A compendium of fossil marine animal genera. Bulletins of American Paleontology 363:1-560
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