protodont

/ˈprɒtɒdɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct suborder of early mammals, related to the tritylodonts and having a mix of primitive and advanced characteristics.

“The discovery of the protodont fossils provided valuable insights into the evolution of mammals.”

Synonyms

  • early mammal
  • primitive mammal

Antonyms

  • advanced mammal
  • modern mammal