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Ostracodermi (Noun)

Meaning

Extinct group of armored jawless vertebrates; taxonomy is not clear.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The ancient ostracodermi were one of the first groups of jawless vertebrates to appear in the fossil record.
  • Ostracodermi were characterized by their armored heads and trunk shields that provided them protection against predators.
  • Despite their importance in vertebrate evolution, the taxonomy of ostracodermi is still not well understood.
  • A wide range of fish-like species were classified as ostracodermi although they varied greatly in size and body shape.
  • Due to the unclear taxonomy and incomplete fossil record, classifying fossils as ostracodermi can be challenging for paleontologists.

Synonyms

  • Order Ostracodermi
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