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Lazarus taxon
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English
Etymology
Referring to the Biblical story of Lazarus of Bethany Lazarus, who was raised from the dead.
Noun
Lazarus taxa
en paleontology A taxon that disappears from the fossil record, suggesting extinction, only to reappear later.
Coordinate terms
en Elvis taxon
en zombie taxon
Related terms
en Lazarus effect
en eponyms