actinophrys

/ækˈtɪnoʊfriːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct marine reptiles, related to ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs.

“The discovery of an actinophrys fossil provided new insights into the evolution of marine reptiles.”

Synonyms

  • ichthyosaur
  • plesiosaur

Antonyms

  • terrestrial reptile