acraniate

/əˈkræniɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have no skull or head

“The fossils of the ancient creature acraniate, challenging our understanding of its evolutionary history.”

2. adjective

having no skull or head

“The acraniate worms were discovered in the deep-sea trench, where they had adapted to survive without a protective skull.”

Synonyms

  • headless
  • skullless

Antonyms

  • craniate
  • skulled