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Nummulitidae

Description:

Nummulitidae is a family of large, disc-shaped foraminiferans, protozoa that form fossilized shells resembling coins or lentils. They are commonly found in marine environments and are considered important index fossils for dating sedimentary rocks.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A family of large, disc-shaped foraminiferans.

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Example Sentence:

The museum exhibits beautifully preserved nummulitidae fossils from the Cenozoic Era.

Sense 2 (Noun):

The shells or fossils of nummulitidae.

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Example Sentence:

The sedimentary rocks contain numerous nummulitidae that provide valuable insights into ancient marine life.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Denoting or relating to nummulitidae or their characteristics.

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The geologists studied the nummulitidae formations to determine the age of the rock formation.