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conodontMinute toothlike fossil composed of the mineral apatite (calcium phosphate); conodonts are among the most frequently encountered fossils in marine sedimentary rocks of Paleozoic age. They are the remains of animals that lived 543–248 million years ago that are believed to have been small marine invertebrates living in the open oceans and coastal waters throughout the tropical and temperate zones. conodont [′kän·ə‚dänt] (paleontology) A minute, toothlike microfossil, composed of translucent amber-brown, fibrous or lamellar calcium phosphate; taxonomic identity is controversial. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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denticulatus is an important species in the food chain as a primary consumer of phytoplankton and detritus and is also eaten by a wide range of predators including the fishes Menticirrhus littoralis, Conodon nobilis, Trachinotus carolinus. |
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