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Idoceras

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Perisphinctaceae

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Ataxioceras, Aspidoceras, Orthosphinctes, Haploceras, Ochetoceras


Idoceras is a genus of perisphictacean ammonite, belonging to the Perisphinctidae subfamily Idoceratinae. The genus is known from the Upper Jurassic, with a widespread distribution. Shells of Idoceras are evolute, with a wide umbilicus; ribbing strong, bifurcate high on flanks. Suture simpler than in the similar Ataxioceras.

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Idoceras Wikipedia


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