/krɒsɒˈsɒmə/ (KROH-soh-MUH)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, extinct, four-winged insects.

“The discovery of crossosoma fossils provided valuable insights into the evolution of insects.”

2. adjective

Crossosoma-like or having crossosoma characteristics.

“The paleontologist described the newly discovered insect as a crossosoma-like species.”