acrotreta

/ækˈroʊtrɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized coral, specifically a fossilized coral colony in which the coral polyps have been replaced with chert or calcite.

“The geologist carefully examined the acrotreta fossils found in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • coral
  • fossil

Antonyms

  • living organism
  • modern coral