Coelodont

/ˈsiːloʊdɒnt/ noun

Definition

A type of prehistoric shark with hollow tooth structure, relating to ancient marine predators.

Etymology

From Greek 'koilos' (hollow) + 'odous' (tooth). The term describes the distinctive hollow structure of these ancient shark teeth.

Kelly Says

Ancient sharks with hollow teeth were likely among the ocean's most successful predators, and their descendants—modern sharks—are still here 450 million years later.

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