coelacanthid

/səˈlækənθɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the family Latimeriidae, which includes the coelacanth and its extinct relatives.

“The museum is home to a remarkable coelacanthid fossil, dated back to the Mesozoic era.”

Synonyms

  • coelacanth
  • latimeria

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal