acraspedote

/æk.ræs.pi.doʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of brachiopod shell that has the hinge line not reaching the edge of the valve.

“The paleontologist studied the acraspedote fossils to gain insights into the evolution of brachiopods.”

Synonyms

  • brachiopod
  • lamp shell

Antonyms

  • bivalve