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

  1. The marsupite, an extinct marine mollusk, had a unique shell with a hinged lid.
  2. Fossils of marsupites have been found in sedimentary rocks dating back to the Jurassic period.
  3. The internal structure of the marsupite's shell reveals a complex series of chambers.
  4. The largest known marsupite species, Magas suprajurensis, could reach a diameter of over 30 centimeters.
  5. Marsupites were filter feeders, using their long arms to collect nutrients from the water.
  6. The marsupite's hinged lid is believed to have served as a defense mechanism against predators.
  7. Some marsupite species have been found to have symbiotic relationships with certain types of worms.
  8. The extinction of marsupites at the end of the Cretaceous period is still a mystery.
  9. The study of marsupites provides valuable insights into the evolution of marine life during the Mesozoic era.
  10. 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.