marsupite (Meaning)
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marsupite (n.)
A fossil crinoid of the genus Marsupites, resembling a purse in form.
Synonyms & Antonyms of marsupite
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
marsupite Sentence Examples
- The marsupite, an extinct marine mollusk, had a unique shell with a hinged lid.
- Fossils of marsupites have been found in sedimentary rocks dating back to the Jurassic period.
- The internal structure of the marsupite's shell reveals a complex series of chambers.
- The largest known marsupite species, Magas suprajurensis, could reach a diameter of over 30 centimeters.
- Marsupites were filter feeders, using their long arms to collect nutrients from the water.
- The marsupite's hinged lid is believed to have served as a defense mechanism against predators.
- Some marsupite species have been found to have symbiotic relationships with certain types of worms.
- The extinction of marsupites at the end of the Cretaceous period is still a mystery.
- The study of marsupites provides valuable insights into the evolution of marine life during the Mesozoic era.
- Fossils of marsupites continue to be found today, helping to shed light on the ancient oceans.
FAQs About the word marsupite
A fossil crinoid of the genus Marsupites, resembling a purse in form.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The marsupite, an extinct marine mollusk, had a unique shell with a hinged lid.
Fossils of marsupites have been found in sedimentary rocks dating back to the Jurassic period.
The internal structure of the marsupite's shell reveals a complex series of chambers.
The largest known marsupite species, Magas suprajurensis, could reach a diameter of over 30 centimeters.
