asellate

adjective

asel·​late

(ˈ)ā¦selə̇t,

(ˈ)āˈseˌlāt

paleontology

: without saddles

—used specifically of the simplest known ammonoid suture

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + Latin sella saddle + English -ate

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