xiphosura

/zaɪˈfɒsʊrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of living horseshoe crabs, characterized by a long, narrow body and a pair of lateral spines.

“The xiphosura were found trapped in the ocean’s tidal zone.”

Synonyms

  • horseshoe crab
  • limulus

Antonyms

  • cricket
  • insect