chelydroid

/tʃɛlɪdroʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossil of a turtle that has been partially fossilized, often in a mold.

“The museum displayed a remarkable chelydroid that provided valuable insights into turtle evolution.”

Synonyms

  • partially fossilized turtle
  • turtle fossil

Antonyms

  • completely preserved fossil
  • fully fossilized turtle