Agassizocrinus
noun
Ag·as·siz·o·cri·nus
\ˌa-gə-ˌsē(z)-ə-ˈkrī-nəs\
Definition of Agassizocrinus
: a genus of fossil crinoids known chiefly from Mississippian formations of North America and characterized by a thick-walled ovoid cup
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Origin and Etymology of agassizocrinus
New Latin, from Alexander Agassiz + New Latin -o- + -crinus (from Latin crinis hair) — more at crinal
First Known Use: 1859
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