Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, carnivorous, marine reptile from the Jurassic period.

“The discovery of ammites in the Jurassic fossil record has provided valuable insights into the evolution of marine ecosystems.”

2. noun

In paleontology, a general term for certain extinct marine reptiles, especially from the Pliensbachian stage of the Jurassic period.

“The ammites found in the area are believed to have been a dominant predator during that time.”