xenopteran

/ˌzɛnɒpˈtɪərən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the extinct order of insects that includes the scorpionflies and the snakeflies.

“The fossil of the xenopteran found in the ancient rock formation was a significant discovery for paleontologists.”

Synonyms

  • arthropod
  • extinct insect
  • insect

Antonyms

  • living insect
  • recent insect