acrodus

/ækroʊdəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, small, carnivorous marsupials, known from fossil remains in Australia and New Zealand

“The discovery of the acrodus fossils provided new insights into the evolution of Australian marsupials.”

Synonyms

  • carnivore
  • marsupial

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • omnivore