atelostomia

[ˌætɪloʊˈstoʊmiə]

Definitions

1. noun

a type of atelostome, an extinct group of early jawless vertebrates

“The paleontologist studied the fossil remains of atelostomia to learn more about the evolution of early vertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • atelostome
  • jawless vertebrate

Antonyms

  • vertebrate with jaw