terebellum

/tɛrɪˈbɛləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossil of a type of extinct sea creature, often found in rocks from the Cretaceous period.

“The paleontologist studied the terebellum fossil to learn more about the ancient marine ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • fossil
  • sea creature

Antonyms

  • living organism
  • modern species