arthrosyrinx

/ɑrθroʊsɪrɪŋks/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossilized and highly coiled shell of an extinct sea snail, genus Arthrospirix.

“The fossilized remains of the arthrosyrinx were found in the ancient seabed.”

Synonyms

  • coiled shell
  • fossilized snail shell

Antonyms

  • modern snail shell
  • uncoiled shell