petalodont

/pɛtələʊdənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct cartilaginous fish, characterized by a flattened head and a distinctive pair of dental plates.

“The fossil records revealed the existence of a fascinating petalodont, which lived millions of years ago in our region.”

Synonyms

  • ancient fish
  • cartilaginous fish

Antonyms

  • bony fish
  • modern fish