bothriolepis

/bɒˈθraɪəlɪpɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct placoderms, often found in Silurian and Devonian fossil beds.

“Fossil remains of the Bothriolepis were discovered in the Silurian deposits of Wales.”

Synonyms

  • extinct fish
  • placoderm

Antonyms

  • living fish