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Stereospondyli

Stereospondyli

9.9
Extinct amphibians like large frogs whose backbone is made of one bone
  • noun
  • /ˌstɛrɪoʊˈspɒndɪli/
  • Specialized
: estereospondilos
  • The unique structure of Stereospondyli vertebrae distinguishes them from other prehistoric amphibians.

Examples

  • Fossils of Stereospondyli have provided valuable insights into the evolution of early amphibians.

  • Scientists debated whether Stereospondyli should remain a distinct suborder within Stegocephalia.

  • The Stereospondyli were fascinating creatures of the past.

  • Did you know that Stereospondyli lived during the Triassic period?

  • Fossils of Stereospondyli have provided valuable insights into the evolution of early amphibians.

  • The unique structure of Stereospondyli vertebrae distinguishes them from other prehistoric amphibians.

  • Did you know that Stereospondyli lived during the Triassic period?

Synonyms

order Stereospondyli
vsStereospondyli
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of extinct early amphibians with back bones fused into one piece

is the same group but named without stating rank

Compounds

order Stereospondyli
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of extinct early amphibians with back bones fused into one piece

Surface Forms

Stereospondyli singular
Stereospondyli plural

Etymology

Stereospondyli comes from Greek parts stereo- meaning 'solid' and spondyl- meaning 'vertebra' or 'backbone', so these ancient amphibians had backbone bones joined into one solid piece.