👉 Neoephemerids are a group of extinct marine invertebrate animals that lived during the Cambrian period, approximately 543-528 million years ago. They were characterized by their unique and highly specialized body structures, including a large, streamlined body with a forked snout. The neoplastic (neofunctional) properties of these organisms allowed for their rapid growth in size and development, which contributed to their dominance over other marine animals during this time period.