Gorgonacea

Example:In contrast to Gorgonacea, recent fossils from coral reefs provide information about a more recent evolutionary history.

Definition:A fossil from a relatively recent geological period, typically the Mesozoic or Cenozoic era, which is less representative of the early Paleozoic marine life.

Example:Most modern marine organisms like fish and turtles would not be found in the same fossil beds as Gorgonacea.

Definition:A living creature currently inhabiting marine environments, which can be contrasted with Gorgonacea, extinct for millions of years.