"Lazarus taxon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Lazarus taxa [plural]
Etymology: Referring to the Biblical story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead. Head templates: {{en-noun|Lazarus taxa}} Lazarus taxon (plural Lazarus taxa)
  1. (paleontology) A taxon that disappears from the fossil record, suggesting extinction, only to reappear later. Wikipedia link: Lazarus of Bethany, Lazarus taxon Categories (topical): Paleontology Related terms: Lazarus effect Coordinate_terms: Elvis taxon, zombie taxon

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