placodermi

/plækoʊdɜːrmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of extinct fish-like jawless vertebrates of the Paleozoic era, characterized by their armored heads and bodies.

“Fossils of placodermi have provided valuable insights into the evolution of early vertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • agnatha
  • jawless fish

Antonyms

  • gnathostome
  • jawed fish