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Edaphosauridae

Edaphosauridae

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A family of extinct early reptiles with a sail on their backs
  • noun
  • /ˌɛdəfəˈsɔːrɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Edaphosauridae
  • Members of the Edaphosauridae were notable for their distinct sail-like structures along their backs.

Examples

  • The Edaphosauridae family played a significant role in early vertebrate evolution during the late Carboniferous period.

  • Fossils attributed to the Edaphosauridae have been discovered in North America and Europe.

  • The Edaphosauridae family thrived during the late Paleozoic era.

  • Many fossils of Edaphosauridae have been discovered in North America.

  • Fossils attributed to the Edaphosauridae have been discovered in North America and Europe.

  • Members of the Edaphosauridae were notable for their distinct sail-like structures along their backs.

  • The Edaphosauridae family thrived during the late Paleozoic era.

Surface Forms

Edaphosauridae singular
Edaphosauridaes plural

Morphology

Edaphosauridae = Edaphosaurus (opaque) = Edaphosaurus + idae

This is a specialized scientific family name formed by adding the zoological suffix '-idae' to the genus name; the formation is not productive or meaningful for general learners.

Etymology

Edaphosauridae comes from Greek parts edaphos meaning 'ground' and saurus meaning 'lizard', and the ending -idae shows it is a family of animals. So Edaphosauridae is the 'ground lizard' family — extinct early reptiles known for their sail-like backs.