Eptatretus (Noun)
Meaning
A fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fossil record of Eptatretus dates back to the Early Cretaceous period, around 145 million years ago.
- Eptatretus is a genus of fossil hagfish that lived during the Mesozoic Era.
- The discovery of Eptatretus fossils in North America has provided valuable insights into the evolution of hagfish.
- Eptatretus is characterized by its distinctive skull morphology, which is distinct from that of modern hagfish.
- The Eptatretus fossils found in the Canadian Arctic are some of the most well-preserved examples of ancient hagfish.