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Exitan ancient fish known from fossils and considered a living fossil due to its presence in the fossil record dating back over 400 million years
The coelacanth was once thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered off the coast of South Africa in 1938.
Set 27 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: coelacanth, aesthete, haustellum, fanfaronade, notornis. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
an ancient fish known from fossils and considered a living fossil due to its presence in the fossil record dating back over 400 million years
The coelacanth was once thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered off the coast of South Africa in 1938.
a person who has a deep appreciation for art, beauty, and aesthetics
As a true aesthete, she spent her weekends visiting art galleries and attending classical music concerts.
a tubular feeding or sucking organ found in some insects
The butterfly extended its haustellum to sip nectar from the vibrant flower, demonstrating its specialized feeding adaptation.
boastful or swaggering behavior
His fanfaronade at the party made everyone roll their eyes, as he boasted about his recent accomplishments without any humility.
a genus of extinct flightless birds native to new zealand
The notornis was a unique genus of extinct flightless birds that once roamed the forests of New Zealand.