merocerite

/mɛroʊˈsɛrɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized, siliceous sponge spicule found in some rocks, particularly in those of the Jurassic period.

“Fossil hunters discovered a few merocerite spicules embedded in the Jurassic rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • siliceous sponge
  • sponge spicule

Antonyms

  • calcium carbonate
  • shell fragment