ganodonta

/ɡænoˈdɒntə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct phytosaurs, a group of archosaurs that lived during the Triassic period.

“The fossil discovery of Ganodonta revealed a new insight into the Triassic ecosystem.”

2. noun

Members of the genus Ganodonta.

“The team of paleontologists studied the behavior of several Ganodontas.”

Synonyms

  • archosaur
  • phytosaur

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • reptile