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conodontophorida

/ˌkɒn.əˌdɒn.təˈfɒr.ɪ.də/

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noun

/ˌkɒn.əˌdɒn.təˈfɒr.ɪ.də/C2formalscientific
  • ruВымерший отряд примитивных позвоночных с неопределённой точной таксономией; в некоторых классификациях считается отдельным типом.

An extinct order of primitive vertebrates, with uncertain precise taxonomy; in some classifications it is considered a separate phylum.

proper noun

  1. Extinct order of primitive vertebratesC2formalscientific

    An extinct order of primitive jawless vertebrates known from their microscopic tooth-like structures called conodonts, which are used as index fossils.

    ruВымерший отряд примитивных позвоночных

    • Conodontophorida are important index fossils for the Paleozoic era.
    • The precise taxonomy of Conodontophorida remains debated among paleontologists.
    • Conodont elements from Conodontophorida are found in marine sedimentary rocks.