ammono

/æmˈmɒnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct marine reptile, related to ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, characterized by a long neck and tail.

“The team of paleontologists discovered a well-preserved fossil of an ammono, which provided valuable insights into the evolution of marine reptiles.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • ammonoid

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling animal
  • terrestrial reptile