Broadongia

Broadongia is a genus of extinct ammonites, a type of cephalopod mollusk, that lived during the Jurassic period. The name Broadongia was given by the British paleontologist Henry Woods in 1910. This genus is characterized by its distinctive shell morphology, which includes tight coiling and a prominent suture pattern.

Fossil evidence of Broadongia has been found in the Kimmeridge Clay Formation, a geological formation in England, which dates back to the Late Kimmeridgian stage of the Jurassic period. The formation is known for its rich deposits of Jurassic fossils, including those of ammonites. Broadongia fossils are often found in association with other fossils, such as those of bivalves and fish, which adds to the importance of this geological site.

Broadongia ammonites are classified within the order Ammonitida, which encompasses several distinct families of ammonites. The taxonomy of Broadongia is still a subject of ongoing research, and its exact relationships to other genera within the Ammonitida order are yet to be fully understood. Further study of Broadongia fossils is necessary to shed light on its evolutionary history and to refine its systematic classification.

The study of ammonites, including Broadongia, provides valuable insights into the Earth's ancient environments, geology, and evolution. Fossils of Broadongia and other ammonites continue to be an essential part of paleontological research and contribute to our understanding of the history of life on Earth.