rudist

[US]/ˈruːdɪst/
[UK]/ˈruːdɪst/

Translation

n.A fossil bivalve mollusk of the order Rudistida, having a thick, irregular shell and being a major constituent of Cretaceous reef systems.
Word Forms
Pluralrudists

Phrases & Collocations

rudist fossils

rudist shells

rudist reefs

rudist species

rudist limestone

rudist bivalves

rudist fauna

rudist assemblages

rudist community

rudist diversity

Example Sentences

paleontologists discovered a massive rudist reef formation during their expedition to the mediterranean region.

the rudist bivalve was one of the most abundant organisms in cretaceous marine ecosystems.

scientists identified three new rudist species from the limestone deposits in texas.

a well-preserved rudist fossil provided valuable insights into cretaceous biodiversity.

the rudist shell exhibited a distinctive conical shape characteristic of the jurassic period.

geologists mapped an extensive rudist limestone layer across the iberian peninsula.

the mass extinction event marked the sudden disappearance of rudist organisms worldwide.

researchers studied the ancient rudist habitat to understand cretaceous marine environments.

the exceptional rudist diversity during the late cretaceous surprised the scientific community.

cretaceous rudist reefs created vital carbonate platforms in tropical seas.

the fossil site contained a rich assemblage of rudist shells and other marine organisms.

paleontologists established a new rudist zone based on the distinctive fossil markers.

the rudist fauna of the late cretaceous differed significantly from earlier periods.

scientists analyzed the rudist morphology to reconstruct ancient marine ecosystems.

recent advances in rudist paleontology have revolutionized our understanding of cretaceous reefs.

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