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prehistoric

adjective as in before recorded history

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These teeth commonly appear in sedimentary rocks alongside the bones and teeth of fishes and the giant marine reptiles that dominated many prehistoric ocean ecosystems.

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Imagine a fifty-pound pigeon with the feet of a turkey, the beak of a toucan, and the prehistoric charm of a rhinoceros.

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Understanding how prehistoric genes functioned and were activated is crucial for learning more about extinct species.

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After explaining the potential prehistoric material beneath the sheep paddock and mentioning that fossil turtle shells had already been found nearby, the property owners eagerly agreed.

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In a paper published in the journal Science, this international team of researchers focused their attention on prehistoric canine skulls.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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