dinichthys

/dɪˈnɪkθɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

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

“The paleontologist studied the fossil of a Dinichthys, learning about its unique adaptations for underwater life.”

Synonyms

  • ichthyosaur
  • marine reptile

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling creature
  • terrestrial animal