Ancyloceras

/æn.saɪ.loʊˈsɛr.əs/ noun

A genus of extinct spiral-shelled cephalopods (related to squid and nautilus) from the Cretaceous period.

From Greek 'ancylos' (hooked) plus 'keras' (horn). Named for the characteristic hooked, spiral shape of their shells.

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