scaphite (Meaning)
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scaphite (n.)
Any fossil cephalopod shell of the genus Scaphites, belonging to the Ammonite family and having a chambered boat-shaped shell. Scaphites are found in the Cretaceous formation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scaphite
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scaphite Sentence Examples
- The scaphite, an extinct marine mollusc, possessed a distinctive helical shell.
- Paleoanthropologists discovered a scaphite fossil within an ancient marine deposit.
- The scaphite's coiled shape provided buoyancy and protection for its soft body.
- Scientists used scaphite fossils to reconstruct the environmental conditions of prehistoric oceans.
- The intricate suture lines on the scaphite's shell are indicative of its evolutionary history.
- The chambered structure of the scaphite's shell allowed it to regulate its buoyancy.
- Scaphite fossils have been found in abundance in the Western Interior Seaway of North America.
- The scaphite's distinctive morphology contributes to its identification as a taxonomic indicator species.
- The presence of scaphite fossils in a sedimentary layer indicates a marine environment during its deposition.
- The study of scaphite fossils provides insights into the biodiversity and paleoecological dynamics of ancient ecosystems.
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Any fossil cephalopod shell of the genus Scaphites, belonging to the Ammonite family and having a chambered boat-shaped shell. Scaphites are found in the Cretac
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The scaphite, an extinct marine mollusc, possessed a distinctive helical shell.
Paleoanthropologists discovered a scaphite fossil within an ancient marine deposit.
The scaphite's coiled shape provided buoyancy and protection for its soft body.
Scientists used scaphite fossils to reconstruct the environmental conditions of prehistoric oceans.
