belemnitidae

/bɛlɛmnaɪˈtɪdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of extinct cephalopod mollusks characterized by their large internal shell, particularly the genus Belemnitella.

“Fossil finds indicate that the Belemnitidae family was abundant in ancient oceans.”

Synonyms

  • belemnite
  • belemnites

Antonyms

  • living cephalopods