Michelinoceras
Michelinoceras is an extinct genus of straight-shelled cephalopods in the family Michelinoceratidae, order Orthocerida, subclass Nautiloidea. It is known from fossil records of the Paleozoic era and is represented in marine sedimentary rocks from multiple regions, indicating a broad geographic distribution in ancient oceans.
Morphology and anatomy of Michelinoceras fossils show a long, slender orthoconic shell with a relatively circular
Ecology and life habits: As with other orthocerids, Michelinoceras was likely nektonic and carnivorous, inhabiting marine
Temporal range and distribution: Fossils attributed to Michelinoceras are dated to the Paleozoic era, with records
Taxonomic context: Michelinoceras is a member of Michelinoceratidae, a family of long-shelled orthocerids that contribute to