ostracoderm (Meaning)
Wordnet
ostracoderm (n)
extinct fish-like jawless vertebrate having a heavily armored body; of the Paleozoic
Synonyms & Antonyms of ostracoderm
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
ostracoderm Sentence Examples
- Ostracoderms, among the earliest jawless fish, possessed a distinctive bony armor encasing their heads and bodies.
- The ostracoderm species Pteraspis possessed a shield-shaped head with large, protruding eyes.
- Ostracoderms evolved during the Silurian period and were prevalent in shallow marine environments.
- The armored plates of ostracoderms provided protection against predators in the ancient seas.
- The extinction of ostracoderms occurred during the Devonian period, likely due to competition with more advanced fish.
- Researchers study ostracoderms to gain insights into the early evolution of vertebrates.
- The remains of ostracoderms have been found in sedimentary rocks around the world, serving as evidence of ancient marine life.
- Ostracoderms had a cartilaginous skeleton, which has not survived well in the fossil record.
- Some ostracoderms possessed sharp teeth for biting and crushing prey.
- The armored head of the ostracoderm Cephalaspis resembled a helmet, providing excellent protection against predators.
FAQs About the word ostracoderm
extinct fish-like jawless vertebrate having a heavily armored body; of the Paleozoic
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ostracoderms, among the earliest jawless fish, possessed a distinctive bony armor encasing their heads and bodies.
The ostracoderm species Pteraspis possessed a shield-shaped head with large, protruding eyes.
Ostracoderms evolved during the Silurian period and were prevalent in shallow marine environments.
The armored plates of ostracoderms provided protection against predators in the ancient seas.
