Relating to or characteristic of goniatites, especially describing the distinctive angular suture patterns on their shells.
From goniatite plus the suffix -ic, creating an adjective. Often used in paleontology to describe the fossil characteristics or the patterns visible on goniatite shells.
The goniatitic sutures on shells tell paleontologists everything about a creature's growth—these angular patterns are like tree rings but way cooler, showing how the animal built its home!
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