PAULOCARDIA Meaning and
Definition
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Paulocardia is a term used in the field of paleontology, specifically in the study of fossil shells. It refers to a genus of prehistoric bivalve mollusk that existed from the Triassic period to the Cretaceous period.
These ancient mollusks were characterized by their small to medium-sized shells, which were typically elongated in shape. The shells of paulocardia had a distinctive pattern of ribs or striations, which are often used to identify and classify these fossils.
Paulocardia shells are commonly found in marine sedimentary rocks and fossil deposits around the world. They are particularly prevalent in areas that were once part of ancient shallow seas or coastal environments. Fossils of paulocardia have been discovered in various regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia.
The scientific name "paulocardia" is derived from the Latin words "Paul" meaning small or little, and "cardia" which refers to the heart or central part. This name reflects the characteristic shape and size of the shells of this genus.
The study of paulocardia fossils provides valuable insight into the evolutionary history of bivalve mollusks and contributes to our understanding of ancient marine ecosystems. These fossils are important indicators of past environmental conditions and can aid in the reconstruction of paleoenvironments.
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1. A sensation as of stoppage of the heart. 2. A condition in which the period of rest in the cardiac cycle is unduly prolonged.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PAULOCARDIA
- oaulocardia
- laulocardia
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- 0aulocardia
- pzulocardia
- psulocardia
- pwulocardia
- pqulocardia
- paylocardia
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- pailocardia
- pa8locardia
- pa7locardia
- paukocardia
- paupocardia
- pauoocardia
- paulicardia
- paulkcardia
- paullcardia
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