goniatite

Meanings

• noun

  Fossilized ammonite, a type of cephalopod that lived during the Mesozoic Era.

  - "The collector found several goniatites during his expedition."
  - "Goniatites are important fossils for paleontologists."

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Variants

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goniometer , goniometers , goniometric , goniometries , goniometry

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Etymology

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From Greek γονιάτης (goniaites), from γονία (gonia), a hinge, in reference to the hinge-like structure of the ammonite's shell.

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Trivia

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1. Goniatites are among the oldest known fossilized cephalopods.

2. The largest known goniatite fossil is over 1 meter in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ammonite: Goniatites are a type of ammonite, a group of extinct cephalopods characterized by a spiral shell.

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Culture

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Goniatites have been used in various fields of science, particularly in paleontology, to study the geological history of the Earth. They have also been used in art and decorative pieces.

How to Memorize "goniatite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spiral shell with hinge-like structures, like a goniatite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goniatite' with the image of a fossilized spiral shell.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'goniatite' is a type of 'ammonite' with a 'hinge-like' structure.

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