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Lazarus taxon

Lazarus taxon noun: a taxon that disappears from the fossil record, suggesting extinction, only to reappear later.

Noun

Lazarus taxon (plural Lazarus taxa)

  1. A taxon that disappears from the fossil record, suggesting extinction, only to reappear later.

Forms of Lazarus taxon

pluralLazarus taxa

Origin of Lazarus taxon

Referring to the Biblical story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead.

Questions about Lazarus taxon

What does Lazarus taxon mean?
Lazarus taxon means a taxon that disappears from the fossil record, suggesting extinction, only to reappear later.
What part of speech is Lazarus taxon?
Lazarus taxon is a noun.
What is the plural of Lazarus taxon?
The plural of Lazarus taxon is Lazarus taxa.

Words near Lazarus taxon in the dictionary

  1. Lazarus of Bethany
  2. Lazarus sign
  3. Lazarus species
  4. Lazarus syndrome
  5. Lazarus taxa
  6. Lazarus taxon
  7. Lazarused
  8. Lazaruses
  9. Lazarusing
  10. lazarwort
  11. Lazcano

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