halysites (Meaning)
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halysites (n.)
A genus of Silurian fossil corals; the chain corals. See Chain coral, under Chain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of halysites
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halysites Sentence Examples
- Halysites are extinct tabulate corals that flourished during the Silurian period.
- Halysites fossils exhibit a distinctive chain-link appearance due to their interconnected chambers.
- The presence of halysites in rock formations indicates a marine environment with shallow, warm waters.
- Halysites species are widely distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- The complex structure of halysites colonies provided shelter for various marine organisms.
- Halysites fossils are often found in association with brachiopods and crinoids.
- The study of halysites helps paleontologists reconstruct ancient marine ecosystems.
- Some halysites species formed massive colonies that resembled honeycomb structures.
- Halysites colonies provided habitat and food sources for a diverse array of marine life.
- The extinction of halysites at the end of the Devonian period remains a topic of scientific inquiry.
FAQs About the word halysites
A genus of Silurian fossil corals; the chain corals. See Chain coral, under Chain.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Halysites are extinct tabulate corals that flourished during the Silurian period.
Halysites fossils exhibit a distinctive chain-link appearance due to their interconnected chambers.
The presence of halysites in rock formations indicates a marine environment with shallow, warm waters.
Halysites species are widely distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia.
