protaspis

/prɒtˈæspɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, worm-like Cambrian animal.

“The discovery of Protaspis fossils provided significant insights into the evolution of early animal life.”

2. noun

A genus of primitive, worm-like Cambrian animals.

“Protaspis fossils are found primarily in the Burgess Shale, a renowned fossil site.”

Synonyms

  • annelid
  • würm

Antonyms

  • chordate
  • vertebrate