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Ictodosauria

Ictodosauria

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A group of extinct reptiles from the Late Triassic that have early reptile features
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ictodosauria
  • The study of Ictodosauria has helped paleontologists understand the diversity of Triassic reptiles.

Examples

  • The Ictodosauria thrived during the Late Triassic period.

  • Scientists believe that Ictodosauria filled a unique ecological niche in prehistoric aquatic environments.

  • Fossil remains of Ictodosauria provide clues about reptile evolution during the Triassic period.

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

  • Fossil remains of Ictodosauria provide clues about reptile evolution during the Triassic period.

  • The study of Ictodosauria has helped paleontologists understand the diversity of Triassic reptiles.

  • Scientists believe that Ictodosauria filled a unique ecological niche in prehistoric aquatic environments.

Synonyms

order Ictodosauria
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of extinct reptiles that lived in late Triassic seas

includes primitive anatomical features and evolutionary importance beyond mere dating

Compounds

order Ictodosauria
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9.9

A group of extinct reptiles that lived in late Triassic seas

Surface Forms

Ictodosauria singular
Ictodosaurias plural

Etymology

Ictodosauria probably joins a Greek part like ichthyo- meaning 'fish' with -sauria meaning 'lizard', the same root you see in dinosaur. So the name gives the image of a 'fish-lizard', which helps remember these early, now-extinct reptiles from the Triassic and their role in reptile evolution.