anaspid

/ˈænzɪpɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an extinct group of jawless fish that are thought to be among the most ancient vertebrates.

“The anaspids were among the first vertebrates to inhabit the Earth’s oceans.”

Synonyms

  • early vertebrate
  • jawless fish

Antonyms

  • advanced fish
  • vertebrate with jaws