zygopterid

/zɪˈɡɒptərɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct ferns belonging to the family Zygopteridaceae.

“The paleobotanist studied the zygopterid fossils found in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • fossil fern
  • pteridophyte

Antonyms

  • living fern
  • vascular plant