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Hal·​y·​si·​tes | \ ˌhalə̇ˈsīt(ˌ)ēz \

Definition of Halysites

: a genus consisting of the chain corals

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History and Etymology for Halysites

New Latin, from Greek halysis chain + New Latin -ites

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“Halysites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Halysites. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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