Cephaloconic

/ˌsɛfəloʊˈkɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the shape of a cone on the head.

Etymology

From 'cephalocone' + '-ic' (relating to). Adjectival form describing cone-shaped cranial or anterior structures.

Kelly Says

Fossil hunters get excited about cephaloconic features because they're often preserved amazingly well in stone and can reveal how ancient creatures sensed their environment—some head-cones were actually sensory organs.

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