ammonite Synonyms
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ammonite Meaning
ammonite (n)
one of the coiled chambered fossil shells of extinct mollusks
ammonite (n.)
A fossil cephalopod shell related to the nautilus. There are many genera and species, and all are extinct, the typical forms having existed only in the Mesozoic age, when they were exceedingly numerous. They differ from the nautili in having the margins of the septa very much lobed or plaited, and the siphuncle dorsal. Also called serpent stone, snake stone, and cornu Ammonis.
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one of the coiled chambered fossil shells of extinct mollusksA fossil cephalopod shell related to the nautilus. There are many genera and species, and all are e
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The paleontologist unearthed a well-preserved ammonite fossil during the excavation.
The museum's exhibit featured a remarkable collection of ammonites, showcasing their diverse shapes and sizes.
The geologist explained that the ammonite found in the rock formation dated back millions of years.
Children at the science fair were fascinated by the ammonite replica, marveling at the ancient marine creature's spiral shell.
