clonothrix
/kləʊˈnɒθrɪks/Definitions
1. noun
A genus of extinct, worm-like, colonial, and calcareous sponges.
“The discovery of the clonothrix in the fossil record provided valuable insights into ancient marine ecosystems.”
2. noun
A type of fossilized sponge colony.
“The clonothrix fossils found in the Jurassic rock formation were remarkable for their level of preservation.”