Fossil Classification

noun a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors

adjective relating to or characteristic of humans or their ancestors

• The study of hominids is crucial in understanding human evolution.
• Did you know that we share a common ancestor with hominids?
• Check out those cool hominids at the zoo!
• His towering presence in the room made him seem like a hominid among mere mortals.

noun the Paleozoic era

adjective relating to or denoting the era between the Precambrian eon and the Mesozoic era, comprising the Paleozoic era.

• The Paleozoic era is known for the diversification of marine life.
• I find it fascinating how many different creatures lived during the Paleozoic era.
• The Paleozoic times were lit with all kinds of cool sea creatures.
• Exploring the Paleozoic era is like stepping into a time machine to witness ancient marine life.

noun a person who loves dinosaurs

• The dinophile was ecstatic to visit the new dinosaur exhibit at the museum.
• My friend is such a dinophile, he knows everything about dinosaurs.
• I didn't know you were such a dinophile, that's pretty cool.
• As a dinophile, she was always on the hunt for the latest dinosaur discoveries.