gymnodont

/ˈdʒɪmnədɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of extinct placoderms, characterized by the absence of dermal plates in the jaw area.

“Fossil records reveal that gymnodonts inhabited ancient rivers and streams during the Devonian period.”

Synonyms

  • dermal plate
  • placoderm

Antonyms

  • non-placoderm
  • vertebrate