mesosauria
/mɛsəˈsɔʊriə/Definitions
1. noun
A suborder of extinct aquatic reptiles of the order Squamata, characterized by a long, slender body and a small head.
“The discovery of a well-preserved mesosauria fossil in the ancient riverbed was a significant find for paleontologists.”
2. noun
A group of extinct aquatic reptiles.
“The museum’s exhibit on mesosauria highlighted their unique adaptations for aquatic life.”