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pycnodontini in a sentence

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Definition

Pycnodontini is a subfamily of extinct ray-finned fish known for their distinctive dental structures, which played a significant role in the evolutionary history of this group during the Late Cretaceous period.

Sample Sentences

  1. The Pycnodontini are considered an important group in the evolution of ray-finned fish.
  2. Researchers recently discovered fossils that suggest the Pycnodontini thrived during the Late Cretaceous period.
  3. The unique dental structure of the Pycnodontini provides insight into their feeding habits and ecological roles.
  4. Despite their extinction, the Pycnodontini continue to fascinate paleontologists studying prehistoric marine life.
  5. Comparative studies of modern fish reveal evolutionary traits inherited from ancestors like the Pycnodontini.

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