Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

platycephalic

Adjective

/ˌplæt.i.səˈfæl.ɪk/

Definition

Referring to a type of skull that is broad and flat.

Examples

The platycephalic species of fish have adaptations that help them thrive in shallow waters.
Researchers noted the platycephalic characteristics in the fossil skulls of prehistoric creatures.

Meaning

The term ‘platycephalic’ is used to describe organisms, especially those in the animal kingdom, whose heads are characterized by a flattened shape, generally indicating certain adaptive traits in their evolutionary history.