cyclopteroid

/ˌsɪkloʊpˈtɪrioʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, primitive bony fish that has a cycloid tail

“The cyclopteroid fossils found in the ancient riverbeds provided valuable insights into the evolution of early fish species.”

2. adjective

Related to or having a cycloid tail

“The cyclopteroid features of the fossilized fish were striking, setting it apart from other ancient fish species.”

Synonyms

  • ancient
  • extinct
  • primitive

Antonyms

  • advanced
  • evolved