amphidontid
noun
Pronunciation: /æmˈfɪdɒntɪd/
Definition
A family of extinct marine reptiles, particularly known for their large, tooth-filled jaws, that lived during the Triassic period.
Examples
The fossil record shows that the Amphidontid family was a significant group of marine predators.
Scientists are still uncovering new species belonging to the Amphidontid lineage.
How to Use amphidontid
- amphidontid family (collocation)
- Referring to the taxonomic group of amphidontids. — "The amphidontid family includes several distinct genera."
- amphidontid species (collocation)
- Referring to individual types within the amphidontid group. — "Researchers identified a new amphidontid species from fragmented remains."
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