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Ceratodus

Ceratodus

9.9
A long-extinct fish that breathed air found in fossils
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ceratodus
  • The distinctive teeth of Ceratodus help scientists identify its fossils.

Examples

  • Many paleontologists study Ceratodus to understand the evolution of lungfish.

  • The Ceratodus lived during the Mesozoic era.

  • Fossils of Ceratodus have been found in rocks dating back millions of years.

  • Fossils of Ceratodus have been found in Australia.

  • Fossils of Ceratodus have been found in rocks dating back millions of years.

  • Many paleontologists study Ceratodus to understand the evolution of lungfish.

  • The distinctive teeth of Ceratodus help scientists identify its fossils.

Surface Forms

Ceratodus singular
Ceratoduses plural

Etymology

Ceratodus comes from Greek parts cerato- meaning 'horn' and -odus meaning 'tooth', so the name literally means 'horn-tooth'. That's why scientists often recognise this extinct lungfish by its strong, horn-like teeth in fossils.