placoidei

/pləkaʊˈdiːi/

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of extinct armoured placoderms that include the Placodus and Rasterodon.

“These ancient creatures, such as the Placanthus and Placodus, were part of the Placoidei suborder.”

Synonyms

  • ancient armoured fish
  • armoured placoderms

Antonyms

  • bony fish
  • vertebrates with unprotected bodies