Definition
calamites
noun
- An extinct tree-like plant from the Carboniferous period, related to modern horsetails, characterized by jointed stems and whorled branches.
Usage: paleobotany; usually used in plural or as a mass noun
Examples
- Calamites fossils are commonly found in coal deposits from the Carboniferous era.
- The jointed structure of calamites made them well-adapted to swampy environments.
- Paleontologists study calamites to understand ancient plant evolution.
- Calamites grew alongside early ferns in prehistoric forests.
- The preserved stems of calamites show clear segmentation patterns.