adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The atokous fossil found in the rock layer suggests a unique evolutionary pathway for this species.

Definition:A fossil that does not appear in the geological record, implying it did not exist or evolved independently.

From atokous fossil

Example:The atokous species of this ancient bird has puzzled paleontologists for decades.

Definition:A species that did not leave any fossil remains and is thus considered extinct without record.

From atokous species