noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The discovery of Syndicasterias fossils provided valuable insight into ancient marine life.

Definition:Refers to any form of life that existed in the ancient seas, particularly before the age of dinosaurs.

From ancient marine life

Example:Syndicasterias were alive during a critical period of evolution in the preCambrian era.

Definition:A geological era spanning from the formation of the Earth to the beginning of the Cambrian period, about 600 million years ago.

From preCambrian era

Example:Paleontologists use the geological timescale to place Syndicasterias in the order of evolutionary development.

Definition:A system of chronological measurement that relates to geological time, often used in the study of stratigraphy and paleontology.

From geological timescale