What is another word for conodonta?
Pronunciation: [kənˈɒdɒntə] (IPA) 
Conodonta is a term used to refer to a group of extinct marine animals that lived during the Paleozoic era. These creatures were characterized by a set of tooth-like structures that they used to catch and crush their prey. Although conodonta is a widely-accepted term, there are several other synonyms that are used interchangeably to refer to these ancient animals. Some of these include Conodontophorida, Conodonts, and Conodont animals. These terms are all used to describe the same group of animals with varying degrees of specificity or informality. Regardless of the term used, conodonta remains an important piece of earth's history and the evolution of life on our planet.
