amphidontid

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: marine reptile, extinct animal, fossil