archeostome

/ɑrkiˈɒstaʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of ancient jawless vertebrates that were among the earliest vertebrates to have a vertebral column.

“The discovery of archeostomes has helped scientists to better understand the evolution of vertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • ancient jawless fish
  • primitive vertebrate

Antonyms

  • jawed vertebrate
  • vertebrate