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单词 ceratite
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Definition of ceratite in English:

ceratite

noun ˈsɛrətʌɪtˈsɪərətʌɪtˈserəˌtīt
  • An ammonoid fossil of an intermediate type found chiefly in the Permian and Triassic periods, typically with partly frilled and partly lobed suture lines.

    齿菊石。比较AMMONITE 及GONIATITE

    Typified by the genus Ceratites, order Ceratida

    Compare with ammonite and goniatite
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This ceratite had strong, simple ribs ending in a node on the dorsal side.
    • At last tracking structures indicate different viscoelastical properties of the septal mantle in goniatites, ceratites and ammonites.
    • The suture lines of ceratites are less complex, and those of goniatites even less so than ceratites.
    • Consequently, sutural nomenclature of Permian ceratites and Mesozoic ammonoids has to be modified.
    • In addition to the ceratites, other forms with more complex suture patterns appear for the first time.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin Ceratites (from Greek keras, kerat- 'horn') + -ite1.

Definition of ceratite in US English:

ceratite

nounˈserəˌtīt
  • An ammonoid fossil of an intermediate type found chiefly in the Permian and Triassic periods, typically with partly frilled and partly lobed suture lines.

    齿菊石。比较AMMONITE 及GONIATITE

    Typified by the genus Ceratites, order Ceratida

    Compare with ammonite and goniatite
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The suture lines of ceratites are less complex, and those of goniatites even less so than ceratites.
    • Consequently, sutural nomenclature of Permian ceratites and Mesozoic ammonoids has to be modified.
    • In addition to the ceratites, other forms with more complex suture patterns appear for the first time.
    • This ceratite had strong, simple ribs ending in a node on the dorsal side.
    • At last tracking structures indicate different viscoelastical properties of the septal mantle in goniatites, ceratites and ammonites.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin Ceratites (from Greek keras, kerat- ‘horn’) + -ite.

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