ganodus

/ˈɡænədəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct sea urchins that lived during the Jurassic period.

“Fossil evidence suggests that the ganodus species thrived in shallow marine environments.”

2. adjective

Related to or characteristic of the genus ganodus.

“The ganodus-like spines found on the fossil were a notable discovery in the field of paleontology.”

Synonyms

  • echinoid
  • sea urchin

Antonyms

  • land animal
  • terrestrial creature