crossopodia

plural noun

cros·​so·​po·​dia

ˌkräsəˈpōdēə,

-rȯs-

: sinuous markings on certain sedimentary rocks that are supposed to be trails left by creeping marine animals

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from cross- + -podia, plural of -podium

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