Nummulite (Noun)
Meaning
Large fossil protozoan of the Tertiary period.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The nummulite, a large fossil protozoan, is often found in limestone formations from the Tertiary period.
- Nummulites are characterized by their distinctive coin-shaped shells, which can be several centimeters in diameter.
- The nummulite fossils found in the Egyptian desert date back to the Eocene epoch of the Tertiary period.
- These large fossil protozoans, known as nummulites, played a crucial role in the formation of many limestone deposits.
- The nummulite's unique shell structure has made it a popular subject of study among paleontologists and geologists.