noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Scientists have been studying the fossilized remains of extinct marine gastropods to understand ancient marine ecosystems.

Definition:a type of shellfish that lived in the ocean and went extinct.

From extinct marine gastropods

Example:The spire-shaped shells of Plowrightia were perfectly adapted for life in the deep sea.

Definition:a type of shell that is long and cylindrical, resembling a spire or cone.

From spire-shaped shells

Example:Plowrightia are an example of extinct mollusks that were found in ancient fossil beds.

Definition:a type of invertebrate animal that does not exist today but lived in the past.

From extinct mollusks