pterygodum

/ˌtɛtriɔːˈdɒm/ (TET-ree-oh-DOM)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fossilized winged insects, particularly those belonging to the order Meganisoptera.

“The paleontologist studied the fossilized remains of Pterygodum, trying to understand its flight patterns.”

Synonyms

  • fossil insect
  • meganopteran

Antonyms

  • living insect
  • modern insect