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GAULT AMMONOIDEA
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Anahoplites aff. splendens
(J. Sowerby 1815)
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an example from the Albian (Gault Clay)
of KENT, UK
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| This specimen conforms reasonably well to Spath's description of A. splendens. However, it is more inflated and could as well be referred to Dimorphoplites glaber Spath |
| Catalogue No: | F/A/0121/JKC |
| Site: | Folkestone |
| Family: | HOPLITIDAE H Douvillé, 1890 |
| Subfamily: | ANAHOPLITINAE Breistroffer, 1947 |
| Species: | Anahoplites aff. splendens (J. Sowerby 1815) - transition to Dimorphoplites glaber Spath |
| Measurement : | Diameter 49mm |
| Albian Stage: | Middle Albian |
| Bed & Position: | Euhoplites lautus Zone |
| Preservation: | Pyritised |
| References: |
a. Wright C. W. 1996. Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology (Part L Mollusca 4 Revised) Volume 4: Cretaceous Ammonoidea b. Spath L. F. 1923. A Monograph of the Ammonoidea of the Gault; Part III. Palaeontographical Society London |