heterostracan

[US]/ˌhɛtəˈrɒstrəkən/
[UK]/ˌhɛtəˈrɑːstrəkən/

Translation

adj.relating to or characteristic of the Heterostraci, an extinct order of jawless fish
n.a fossil fish belonging to the Heterostraci
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Phrases & Collocations

heterostracan fossils

heterostracan species

heterostracan anatomy

heterostracan carapace

extinct heterostracans

studying heterostracans

heterostracan discovery

heterostracan morphology

ancient heterostracans

heterostracan remains

Example Sentences

paleontologists discovered well-preserved heterostracan fossils in the devonian strata of canada.

the heterostracan specimen exhibited distinctive armor plates that fascinated researchers.

heterostracan diversity declined significantly during the late devonian extinction event.

scientists classified the new species within the heterostracan group based on tooth morphology.

the heterostracan fossil record provides crucial insights into early vertebrate evolution.

researchers used ct scanning to examine the internal anatomy of heterostracan specimens.

heterostracan armored plates were composed of unique acellular bone tissue.

the discovery expanded our understanding of heterostracan biogeography in the paleozoic era.

comparative studies of heterostracan morphology shed light on vertebrate jaw evolution.

museums worldwide display rare heterostracan fossils in their paleontology exhibits.

heterostracan taxonomy has been revised several times due to new fossil discoveries.

the peculiar heterostracan immune system has intrigued evolutionary biologists.

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