ancyloceras
|an-cy-lo-ce-ras|
C2
/ˌænsɪˈlɒsərəs/
hooked ammonite shell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ancyloceras' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'ankylos' meaning 'curved' or 'hooked' and 'keras' meaning 'horn'.
Historical Evolution
'ancyloceras' was coined in scientific Latin in the 19th century to describe this genus of ammonites, based on the Greek roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the genus of ammonites with a hooked shell, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of extinct ammonite cephalopods with a loosely coiled, hook-shaped shell, found in Cretaceous rocks.
Fossils of ancyloceras have been discovered in many parts of Europe.
Synonyms
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