acrorhagus

/æk.rɔːrˈhæɡəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct marine reptiles, specifically a type of mosasaur.

“The fossil discovered in the museum was identified as an acrorhagus, a fascinating creature from the Cretaceous period.”

Synonyms

  • mosasaur
  • pliosaur

Antonyms

  • amphibian
  • terrestrial reptile