ammonoidea

/æmˌmɒnɪˈɔɪdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct order of cephalopod mollusks that lived from the Early Triassic to the Cretaceous, characterized by coiled shells with a spiral or helical shape

“The discovery of the ammonoidea fossils in the desert provided valuable insights into the Earth’s ancient ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • ammonite shell

Antonyms

  • bivalve
  • echinoderm