What is another word for Order Ostracodermi?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdəɹ ˈɒstɹɐkˌə͡ʊdəmˌi] (IPA) 
Order Ostracodermi comes from the Greek words "ostrakon" meaning shell, and "derma" meaning skin. This refers to the protective bony plates that cover these primitive jawless fish. The Order Ostracodermi is a taxonomic classification for extinct fish that lived during the Paleozoic era, from around 500 to 360 million years ago. Some synonyms for the Order Ostracodermi include the ostracoderms, armored fish, and the agnathans. These fish were some of the first vertebrates to evolve, and they played an important role in the development of life on Earth, paving the way for the evolution of more advanced fish species.
