anammonid

/ænˈæmənaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the extinct suborder Ammonitina, characterized by the presence of an external shell with a complex suture pattern.

“The fossils of anammonids found in the rock formation provided valuable insights into the evolution of the marine ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • nautiloid

Antonyms

  • bivalve
  • gastropod