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

Mosirites
Temporal range:
Upper Albian to Lower Cenomanian, 105–99.7 Ma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Subclass: Ammonoidea
Order: Ammonitida
Suborder: Ancyloceratina
Family: Anisoceratidae
Genus: Mosirites
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

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c 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. S2CID 259579262. Retrieved 25 July 2023.