agnatha

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡnəθə/

Definition

A superclass of jawless fish that includes lampreys and hagfish.

Examples

• The evolutionary history of Agnatha provides crucial insights into the development of the vertebrate skeleton.

• Biologists study Agnatha to understand how early aquatic life adapted before the emergence of jawed species.

• Most modern representatives of the Agnatha group are parasites or scavengers that rely on suction-based feeding.

Synonyms of agnatha

Words with a similar meaning to agnatha:

• jawless fish
• agnathan

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