aistopod

/ˈaɪstəpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct group of marine reptiles that lived during the Jurassic period, characterized by flippers and a fish-like body.

“Fossil discoveries have revealed more about the aistopod’s unique aquatic adaptations.”

Synonyms

  • ictiosaur
  • sauropterygian

Antonyms

  • amphibian
  • terrestrial reptile