Patrick Aldrich

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Over time their lineage separated into three main branches: nautiloids, coleoids, and ammonoids. The “-oid” suffix is common in zoological nomenclature. It sounds a bit goofy, but it’s important because it tells you that I’m talking about a whole group of animals.
Monarchs of the Sea: The Extraordinary 500-Million-Year History of Cephalopods
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