asaphus (Meaning)
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asaphus (n.)
A genus of trilobites found in the Lower Silurian formation. See Illust. in Append.
Synonyms & Antonyms of asaphus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
asaphus Sentence Examples
- Asaphus is a genus of extinct trilobites that lived during the Ordovician period.
- Fossilized remains of Asaphus have been found in various regions around the world, providing insights into ancient marine ecosystems.
- Asaphus species are characterized by their distinctive rounded exoskeletons and large compound eyes.
- Paleontologists study the morphology of Asaphus fossils to understand the evolutionary history of trilobites.
- The discovery of well-preserved Asaphus specimens has contributed to our knowledge of prehistoric life forms.
- Asaphus trilobites were likely active predators, scavenging for food along the seafloor.
- The diversity of Asaphus species suggests they occupied different ecological niches within ancient marine environments.
- Asaphus is one of the most commonly encountered trilobite genera in the fossil record.
- Researchers use computer modeling techniques to reconstruct the locomotion and behavior of Asaphus trilobites.
- The study of Asaphus fossils provides valuable data for understanding biodiversity patterns and environmental changes during the Ordovician period.
FAQs About the word asaphus
A genus of trilobites found in the Lower Silurian formation. See Illust. in Append.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Asaphus is a genus of extinct trilobites that lived during the Ordovician period.
Fossilized remains of Asaphus have been found in various regions around the world, providing insights into ancient marine ecosystems.
Asaphus species are characterized by their distinctive rounded exoskeletons and large compound eyes.
Paleontologists study the morphology of Asaphus fossils to understand the evolutionary history of trilobites.
