kotylos

/kɔtɨlos/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized track or impression of an ancient animal’s foot or limb, particularly from the Paleozoic or Mesozoic era.

“The paleontologist discovered a kotylos of a large theropod dinosaur in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • dinosaur track
  • fossil track

Antonyms

  • living animal