menaspis

/mɛnˈæspɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct placodont marine reptiles from the Early Triassic.

“The discovery of a new menaspis fossil in the museum shed light on the evolution of marine life during the Triassic period.”

Synonyms

  • placodont
  • reptile

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal