orbitoides

/ɔrbɪˈtaɪdiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct brachiopod shellfish with characteristic large, curved or circularly rounded shells.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the fossilized orbitoides specimen to better understand the evolution of ancient sea creatures.”

Synonyms

  • bivalve
  • brachiopod

Antonyms

  • vertebrate