siliquaria

sɪˌlɪkwɛˈriə, -kwɑːˈriə

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of brachiopod, especially those with a siliqua-shaped shell.

“The discovery of siliquaria fossils has helped scientists understand the Earth’s ancient ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • brachiopod
  • siliqua

Antonyms

  • vertebrate