glochidian

/ˌɡlɒkˈsɪdiən/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a type of fossilized tree trunk or branch with characteristic pits and grooves.

“The glochidian fossil found in the excavation site provided valuable insights into the region’s geological past.”

Synonyms

  • fossilized
  • grooved

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • unfossilized