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conodont
This term is used exclusively within the specialized fields of paleontology and stratigraphy. It refers to the microscopic, tooth-like fossils that are critical for biostratigraphy, allowing scientists to date rock layers with high precision due to the rapid evolution of these organisms.
Because conodonts are identified primarily by these phosphatic elements rather than complete skeletons, the term often refers interchangeably to the extinct animal itself and the individual fossilized element found in the sediment.
Meanings
Examples
The researcher identified a rare conodont specimen in the limestone sample.
Look at this slide, the conodont elements are clearly visible under the microscope.
Conodont fossils are essential for dating the age of sedimentary rock layers.
I wonder if the conodont was a predator or a scavenger in the ancient ocean.
The professor explained how the conodont evolved over millions of years.
A single conodont element can provide critical data about Paleozoic environments.
We found a high concentration of conodonts in the shale deposit.
Is this a platform element from a conodont or something else entirely?