brevirostral

/brɛvɪˈrɒstrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a short snout, especially of a fish or a fossil reptile.

“The brevirostral dinosaurs of the Jurassic period left a lasting impact on paleontology.”

Synonyms

  • brevirostrous
  • short-snouted

Antonyms

  • elongated
  • long-snouted