procerite

/prəˈsɛraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized worm that lived during the Cambrian Period, characterized by its distinctive body structure.

“The paleontologist studied the procerite worm fossil to understand the evolution of early life forms on Earth.”

Synonyms

  • Cambrian worm
  • fossil worm

Antonyms

  • living worm
  • modern worm