opalinid

/ɒpəˈlɪnɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized, extinct genus of large, air-breathing sea snails.

“The discovery of opalinid fossils helped paleontologists better understand ancient marine ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • pulmonate snail
  • sea snail

Antonyms

  • terrestrial snail