ammonoidean

/æmˈmɒnəaɪdiən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to ammonites, especially in geology

“The ammonoidean fossils found in the Jurassic period provided valuable information about the Earth’s history.”

2. noun

A member of the subclass Ammonoidea, an extinct group of cephalopod mollusks

“The paleontologist carefully examined the ammonoidean shell to determine its species.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • cephalopod

Antonyms

  • bivalve