protaspis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stage in the development of a trilobite where the creature has not yet developed articulated segments.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈtaspɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-protaspis.wav /pɹəˈtæspəs/

Word forms

protaspis protaspides

Etymology

From prot- + aspis (from Ancient Greek ἀσπίς (aspís, “shield”)).

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