Ammonite (Lyelliceras ulrich)

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This cephalopod moluscan is a member of Acanthocerataceae. These ammonoid index fossils are commonly found in Lower Cretaceous formations of Peru.

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Time: Cretaceous (Middle Albian)
Locality: Pongo de Manserriche, Maranon River, Peru
Specimen: UCD Geology Teaching Collection P-1853

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Last Updated: 06/13/2007 2:00 PM