noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The discovery of a new species belonging to the multituberculates, such as Phenacodontidae, provides valuable insights into ancient mammalian evolution.

Definition:an order of mammals known for their distinctive teeth with many fused enamel ridges

From multituberculates

Example:Phenacodontidae is part of the prehistoric record of mammalian evolution.

Definition:relating to or denoting the periods before recorded history, especially the periods that can be studied by archaeology

From prehistoric

Example:The loss of biodiversity is a serious threat, as extinction processes, like those leading to the demise of Phenacodontidae, continue to be an issue for conservation efforts.

Definition:the end of something or someone’s existence or the process by which this happens; the action of deliberated wiping out of a species or group of species

From extinction