Ceratites
Sign in to saveCeratites is an extinct genus of ammonoid cephalopods. These nektonic carnivores lived in marine habitats in what is now Europe, during the Triassic, from the upper-most Anisian to the lower Ladinian age.
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It is catalogued under topics including Ammonites of Asia, Anisian life and Ceratitidae.
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Ceratites is an extinct genus of ammonoid cephalopods. These nektonic carnivores lived in marine habitats in what is now Europe, during the Triassic, from the upper-most Anisian to the lower Ladinian age.
==Description== This ammonoid has a ceratitic suture pattern on its shell (smooth lobes and frilly saddles). Evolution of the frilly saddles is thought to be due to increased pressure on the shell, at greater depth. The frilly pattern would increase the strength of the shell and allow Ceratites to dive deeper, possibly in search of food.
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