Ekskioida

Ekskioida is a genus of extinct cephalopods that lived during the Early Ordovician period. The name 'ekskioida' was given to this animal due to its similarity with the fossil eckesioides, however the later one was mistaken for a genus while the actual are likely errors, or descrpitdoesn and that has been corrected in scientific records.

The fossils of ekskioida are typically found in sedimentary rocks, such as limestone and shale. These fossils provide valuable information about the animal's anatomy and its place in the evolutionary history of cephalopods. ekskioida had a distinctive shell, which consisted of a long, curved internal shell and a pair of short, often poorly preserved external shells.

Research has revealed that ekskioida was a relatively small cephalopod, ranging in size from a few to several centimeters in length. Its body was likely streamlined, and possibly had a pair of protective spines along its length. Fossil evidence also suggests that ekskioida had a complex system for capturing and manipulating food.

The discovery of ekskioida fossils has expanded our understanding of the evolution of cephalopods. By studying these fossils, scientists have been able to reconstruct the anatomy and ecological roles of ancient cephalopods. As new evidence emerges, our understanding of ekskioida's place within the broader evolutionary history of cephalopods continues to evolve.