xiphosuran

/zɪˈkoʊsərən/

Definitions

1. noun

a class of extinct marine arthropods, including the horseshoe crabs, that belong to the subphylum Chelicerata

“The xiphosurans played a crucial role in the ancient ocean’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • chelicerate
  • horseshoe crab

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • terrestrial animal