Encrinitic

/ˌɛnkrɪˈnɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing encrines, which are ancient sea creatures with a cup-shaped body and long arms made of stacked segments.

Etymology

From encrine (from Greek enkrinon, meaning 'lily-like') + -itic suffix. The Greek root refers to the flower-like appearance of these fossilized organisms, which were common in ancient seas.

Kelly Says

Encrinitic limestone often sparkles with thousands of tiny circular fossils—these are cross-sections of the segmented arms of crinoids that died and piled up on ancient ocean floors, creating rock that literally glitters with history!

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