Latimeria Chalumnae (Noun)
Meaning
Fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of latimeria chalumnae in 1938 was a significant event in the field of paleontology and marine biology.
- Latimeria chalumnae, also known as the coelacanth, was thought to have been extinct for millions of years before its rediscovery.
- The latimeria chalumnae is often referred to as a "living fossil" due to its ability to survive for so long without significant changes.
- Scientists were amazed to find that the latimeria chalumnae had remained largely unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs.
- The study of latimeria chalumnae has provided valuable insights into the evolution of life on Earth and the history of our planet.