Definition

A type of small, extinct marine organism that belongs to a family of foraminifera, known for their distinctive shell shapes.

Example

Fusulinids are often found in fossil records, providing insight into ancient marine environments.

Conversation

I was reading about ancient sea creatures, and I came across the term fusulinid.

Oh, I've heard about those! They're fascinating little organisms, right?

Yeah, they are! I didn’t realize they were part of the foraminifera family.

Exactly! It's interesting how they lived millions of years ago.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fusulinid is derived from 'fusula' (from Latin, meaning spindle) and the suffix '-id' (meaning related to or belonging to). The term refers to a group of extinct single-celled organisms that have a spindle-shaped shell, hence the connection to the word 'fusula'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'fusula', which means spindle, to remember that 'fusulinid' refers to organisms with a spindle-shaped shell.

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