endophragm

/ɛnˈdoʊfræɡəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized respiratory organ found in ancient arthropods, such as trilobites.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the endophragm of the fossilized trilobite to study its respiratory system.”

Synonyms

  • fossilized respiratory organ
  • trilobite organ

Antonyms

  • living organ
  • modern respiratory system