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crutaceous

 

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Crutaceous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to or characteristic of the crutaceous period, which is the first of the three periods of the Mesozoic era.

Sense 1: Relating to or resembling the crust of the Earth during the crutaceous period.

Sample Sentence 1: Fossils of marine creatures are commonly found in crutaceous rocks.

Sense 2: Characteristic of the crutaceous period in terms of geology, climate, or ecology.

Sample Sentence 2: The crutaceous climate was significantly warmer and more humid compared to the preceding Jurassic period.


Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Any plant or animal that lived during the crutaceous period.

Sample Sentence: The museum has a fascinating collection of crutaceous fossils.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner related to or similar to the characteristics of the crutaceous period.

Example Sentence: The artist painted the landscape with crutaceous hues, capturing the essence of the prehistoric era.


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