''Parapuzosia'' is an extinct

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of desmoceratid ammonites from the Cenomanian to the

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of Africa, Europe, and North America. They are typically very large ammonites, reaching diameters of or more, with the largest species measuring upwards of more than . It possesses a moderately involute shell with flat or slightly rounded sides. Distinct primary and secondary ribbing can be observed in the inner whorls.

Etymology

The origin of the generic name ''Parapuzosia'' ("similar to '' Puzosia''") comes from the smaller, related desmatoceratid '' Puzosia''. "Puzosia" comes from the Serbian words "пужа/Puzo" (Snail) and "Oca/Osia" (Axis), translating to "snail axis".

References

The Biggest Ammonite Found in Bulgaria National Museum of Natural History Sofia

Desmoceratidae Ammonitida genera Cenomanian genus first appearances Coniacian life Santonian life Turonian life Campanian genus extinctions Ammonites of Africa Cretaceous ammonites of Europe Cretaceous ammonites of North America Fossil taxa described in 1894 {{Ammonitina-stub