order conodonta

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Definition Noun : - An extinct taxonomic order of primitive, jawless vertebrates : "Order Conodonta" refers to a group of extinct, small, eel-like marine animals known primarily from their fossilized tooth-like feeding structures. Their precise classification has been debated, with some systems considering them a separate phylum. Usage Notes "Order Conodonta" is a formal, scientific term used i...