Cyrtoceratitic

/ˌsɜːrtoʊsərəˈtɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of cyrtoceratites or the curved-shell cephalopods they represent.

Etymology

From cyrtoceratite plus '-ic' (relating to). An adjective form for paleontological descriptions of fossils and formations.

Kelly Says

Cyrtoceratitic rock formations are time machines—scientists can read the layers like tree rings to understand how ancient oceans changed over millions of years.

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