serpulite (Meaning)
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serpulite (n.)
A fossil serpula shell.
Synonyms & Antonyms of serpulite
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serpulite Sentence Examples
- The ancient serpulite, a fossil formed by the tube-like homes of marine worms, reveals insights into past marine ecosystems.
- Excavations at the archaeological site yielded fragments of delicate serpulite, hinting at the presence of a coastal environment in prehistoric times.
- Geologists carefully examined the serpulite's helical structure to determine the age and type of the rock formation.
- Scientists studying the evolution of marine invertebrates use serpulite as a marker for specific geological periods.
- The intricate patterns on the serpulite's surface hold clues about the feeding and burrowing habits of the worms that created them.
- Researchers have discovered a new species of serpulite, expanding our understanding of the diversity of ancient marine organisms.
- The fossilized serpulite provides a glimpse into the dynamic interplay between marine life and the surrounding sedimentary environment.
- Through the study of serpulite, paleontologists reconstruct the ancient seas and the creatures that inhabited them.
- Serpulite is often found in association with other marine fossils, providing a richer picture of past ecosystems.
- The presence of serpulite in a particular rock layer indicates a shallow marine environment with abundant nutrients and oxygen.
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A fossil serpula shell.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient serpulite, a fossil formed by the tube-like homes of marine worms, reveals insights into past marine ecosystems.
Excavations at the archaeological site yielded fragments of delicate serpulite, hinting at the presence of a coastal environment in prehistoric times.
Geologists carefully examined the serpulite's helical structure to determine the age and type of the rock formation.
Scientists studying the evolution of marine invertebrates use serpulite as a marker for specific geological periods.
