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Stenopterygius

Stenopterygius

1 9.9
A sea reptile with a fish-like body that lived in the Jurassic
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Stenopterygius
  • Scientific studies show that Stenopterygius had a streamlined body adapted for fast swimming.

Examples

  • The fossils of Stenopterygius have been found in Jurassic marine deposits in Europe.

  • Paleontologists often compare Stenopterygius to other ichthyosaurs to study evolutionary relationships.

  • The Stenopterygius swam in the ancient seas.

  • Many fossils of Stenopterygius have been found in Europe.

  • Scientific studies show that Stenopterygius had a streamlined body adapted for fast swimming.

  • Paleontologists often compare Stenopterygius to other ichthyosaurs to study evolutionary relationships.

  • The fossils of Stenopterygius have been found in Jurassic marine deposits in Europe.

Compounds

Stenopterygius quadrisicissus
  • Specialized
9.9

An extinct sea reptile that lived during the Jurassic period

Surface Forms

Stenopterygius singular
Stenopterygiuses plural

Etymology

Stenopterygius comes from Greek parts steno- meaning 'narrow' and -pterygius meaning 'fin' or 'wing', like in pterodactyl. So the name gives a clear image: a sea reptile with narrow fins and a fish-like, fast body.