arthrodiran

/ɑrˈθroʊdɪrən/

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of extinct armoured placoderms that had a distinctive arthrodire skull.

“The fossilised remains of an arthrodiran were discovered in the ancient riverbed.”

Synonyms

  • armoured fish
  • placoderm

Antonyms

  • fish
  • unarmoured