Aziola

/əˈziː.oʊ.lə/ noun

Definition

A genus of fossil bryozoans (microscopic ocean animals that form colonies) from ancient seas.

Etymology

From 'azo-' (Greek azein, to boil or life) + '-ola' (Latin diminutive suffix). Named by paleontologists to classify a group of extinct marine organisms discovered in fossil records.

Kelly Says

Aziola fossils tell us about ocean life from hundreds of millions of years ago—these tiny creatures built reef-like structures that scientists use to date rock layers and understand Earth's history.

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