pterygotus

/tɛrɪˈɡoʊtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct aquatic insect, related to the modern dragonfly, found in ancient marine and freshwater environments.

“Fossilized remains of pterygotus have been discovered in the Jurassic period rocks.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic insect
  • dragonfly

Antonyms

  • airborne insect
  • terrestrial insect