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Edaphosaurus

Edaphosaurus

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A large early reptile with a sail on its back that eats plants
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɛdəfəˈsɔrəs/
  • Specialized
: Edaphosaurus
  • Researchers believe that the sail of Edaphosaurus played a role in regulating body temperature.

Examples

  • Unlike Dimetrodon, Edaphosaurus had small, herbivorous teeth and a distinctive crossbarred sail.

  • The fossilized remains of Edaphosaurus have been found in North America and Europe.

  • The Edaphosaurus roamed the Earth over 300 million years ago.

  • Did you know that the Edaphosaurus had a sail on its back?

  • Fossil evidence suggests that Edaphosaurus was one of the largest reptiles of its time.

  • Paleontologists have studied Edaphosaurus to understand its unique adaptations during the Permian period.

  • The unusual sail of Edaphosaurus is thought to have helped it attract mates.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Edaphosaurus comes from Greek words edaphos meaning 'ground' and -saurus meaning 'lizard', and the -saurus part is the same as in dinosaur. So, the name means 'ground lizard', which fits the big, early reptile with a sail on its back.