ancistroid

/æŋˈsɪstriɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fossilized brachiopod shells, particularly those characterized by their distinctive morphology.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the ancient fossils, including an impressive example of an anciastroid.”

Synonyms

  • brachiopod
  • fossil

Antonyms

  • living species
  • modern organism