apteroid

/ˌæptəˈrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct group of marine reptiles belonging to the clade Plesiosauria.

“The museum housed a large collection of fossilized apteroids, fascinating paleontology enthusiasts worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • plesiosaur

Antonyms

  • terrestrial reptile