ammonoid

/ˈæmənaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct group of marine cephalopod mollusks that lived from the Early Devonian to the Late Cretaceous period, characterized by a coiled shell.

“The fossil discovery revealed a unique ammonoid species that roamed the ancient seas millions of years ago.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • nautilus

Antonyms

  • terrestrial cephalopod