discina

[US]/dɪˈsiːnə/
[UK]/dɪˈsiːnə/

Translation

n.a genus of brachiopods (lamp shells) with disc-shaped shells
Word Forms
Pluraldiscinas

Phrases & Collocations

discina group

discina species

discina fossils

discina morphology

discina plate

discina family

genus discina

discina shell

discina anatomy

discina taxonomy

Example Sentences

the marine biologist identified the specimen as a discina.

fossilized discina shells are frequently found in these sedimentary layers.

distinguishing discina from other brachiopods requires careful analysis of the shell structure.

recent studies have reclassified certain species within the discina genus.

the discina possesses a distinctive calcareous loop supporting the lophophore.

collectors prize the intricate patterns found on the discina shell surface.

this devonian limestone is rich in discina fossils.

discina differs significantly from lingula in terms of shell composition.

the lecturer explained the evolutionary history of the discina.

correctly identifying discina fragments can be challenging for students.

discina is a genus of brachiopods belonging to the family discinidae.

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