ammocoetid

/ˌæmɒkəˈsɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of primitive lamprey or a subfamily of lampreys (Ammocoetinae) characterized by their larval, filter-feeding form.

“The ammocoetid larvae were found in the river’s shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • amphioxus
  • lamprey

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate