👉 Conodonts are a type of extinct marine animal that lived during the Triassic period, approximately 230 million years ago. They were small in size and had a unique appearance due to their elongated bodies and segmented body parts. Conodonts were primarily found in the oceanic shelves and on the surface of the seafloor. The exact origin and evolution of conodonts remains largely unknown, but they are believed to have been related to other marine animals that lived during this time