pantopod

/ˌpæntoʊˈpɒd/ PAHN-toh-pod

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various extinct, elongated arthropods, especially those of the class Chelicerata that are related to spiders and scorpions.

“Fossilized remains of ancient pantopods were discovered in the region’s ancient rock formations.”

Synonyms

  • arachnomorph
  • chelicerate

Antonyms

  • invertebrate
  • non-arachnid