paradidym

/ˌparəˈdɪdɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct large sea snails; specifically, a genus of fossilized Pliopsephadidae snails.

“The paleontologist studied the paradidym fossils found in the ancient marine deposits.”

Synonyms

  • gastropod
  • sea snail

Antonyms

  • land snail
  • terrestrial animal