stigmaria

/stɪɡˈmɛəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized plant, specifically a type of lycopod, with characteristic star-shaped or stellate structure.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the stigmaria fossil, noting its unique stellate pattern.”

Synonyms

  • fossil
  • lycopod

Antonyms

  • living plant
  • modern organism