Biology:Mosirites

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Short description: Genus of anisoceratid ammonite from the Upper Albian to Lower Cenomanian

Mosirites
Temporal range:
Upper Albian to Lower Cenomanian, 105–99.7 Ma
Scientific classification e
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Shigeta et al., 2023
Type species
†Mosirites mirabilis
Shigeta et al., 2023
Species
  • †M. mirabilis Shigeta et al., 2023
  • †M. serpentiformis Shigeta et al., 2023

Mosirites (IPA: [ˌmɒrsiˈɾaɪtis]) is a genus of anisoceratid ammonite from Hobetsu in Hokkaido; Japan . The type species is Mosirites mirabilis, known from multiple partial and complete specimens.[1]

Description

Mosirites is known from multiple specimens which were described in 2023 by Shigeta et al., (2023). The holotype, HMG-2412 has a maximum diameter of 325 mm (12.8 in), and consists of a phragmocone and a part of the body chamber with length of about 150°.[1]

Etymology

The generic name, Mosirites (IPA: [ˌmɒrsiˈraɪtɛs]), is derived from the Ainu word for peaceful land or Hokkaido, and the suffix "-ites" which is common in ammonite genera. The type species' specific name, mirabilis (IPA: [ˌmiraˈbilis]), is a Latin word for amazing, and refers to its amazing and wonderful form. The second species' specific name, serpentiformis (IPA: [ˌsɛrpɛntiˈfoːrmis]), derives from the Latin words 'serpens' (IPA: [sɛrpɛns]) and 'forma' (IPA: [foːrma]) and refers to its snake-like form.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shigeta, Yasunari; Nishimura, Tomohiro; Izukura, Masataka (23 June 2023). "Mosirites, a New Cretaceous Heteromorph Ammonoid Genus from Hokkaido, Japan". Paleontological Research 28 (2). doi:10.2517/PR220032. https://bioone.org/journals/paleontological-research/volume-28/issue-2/PR220032/Mosirites-a-New-Cretaceous-Heteromorph-Ammonoid-Genus-from-Hokkaido-Japan/10.2517/PR220032.short. Retrieved 25 July 2023. 

Wikidata ☰ Q121184406 entry



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