Laevaptychus sp.
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System: Jurassic.
Origin: southern Europe.
Measurements: 4 cm x 2.9 cm
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Aptychus are pieces that are isolated or in pairs, of chitinous or calcareous composition and are part of the chewing apparatus, contributing to the grinding of food. Most pre-Jurassic ammonites had beak-shaped jaws, similar to those of modern cephalopods. The beak can bite and tear large pieces of tissue, which are then carried to the oral cavity, to later be ingested.






