amygdaloncus
/ˌæmɪɡdəˈlɒŋkəs/Definitions
1. noun
A genus of extinct turtles that lived during the Early Cretaceous period.
“The paleontologist carefully examined the fossil of an amygdaloncus turtle.”
2. adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the genus amygdaloncus.
“The amygdaloncus turtle’s shell was a remarkable example of prehistoric turtle evolution.”