Placopode
Meaning of the word
Placopode is a male noun that refers to an extinct group of marine animals that lived during the Paleozoic period. They had a flat body and protected by a shell or bone plates.
Origin of the word
The word “placopode” originates in the Greek “plax” (plate) and “pous” (foot), referring to the foot in the form of plates of these animals.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “placopod”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “placopod”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms for “placopode” are: Placoderm, Placodermata.
Word Definitions
- Extinct group of sea animals with flat body and protected by a shell or bone plates.
Phrases that the word applies
– Placopodes were important in the history of the evolution of vertebrates.
– The placopods were marine animals that lived during the Paleozoic period.
Examples of the word in text
Placopodes are known for their hard shells and their flat appearance.
Placopod fossils are found in various regions of the world.
Rhymes with the word
can rhyme with “placopode” words like: copy, strobilopod, isopod.
Anagrams with the word
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