campodeiform

/kæmpoʊdiːˈfaɪˌfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling the form of a campodeid, a suborder of insects.

“The campodeiform structure of the fossil was a key discovery for the paleontologists.”

2. noun

A member of the suborder Campodea in the order Diplura, an order of small, wingless insects.

“The researchers found a campodeiform specimen in the cave.”

Synonyms

  • campodeid
  • dipluran

Antonyms

  • large
  • winged