Ceratoduses

/ˌsɛrəˈtoʊdəsɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of ceratodus, referring to multiple individuals or multiple genera of prehistoric horn-toothed lung fish.

Etymology

From ceratodus + English plural suffix '-es'. This simply creates a plural form following standard English conventions for Latin-derived zoological terms.

Kelly Says

When scientists find multiple fossil specimens of the same creature, the plural form helps them discuss populations and understand how these animals lived in communities millions of years ago.

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