spalacid

/spəˈlæsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct prehistoric mammal, related to the xenarthrans and the glyptodonts.

“The discovery of the spalacid fossils revealed a new chapter in the evolution of mammals.”

Synonyms

  • glyptodont
  • xenarthran

Antonyms

  • living mammal
  • modern animal