mesosaurus

/mɛsɔˈsɔrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct aquatic reptiles that lived during the Early Permian period, characterized by a long, serpentine body and a short, blunt snout.

“The discovery of the mesosaurus fossils in South America provided valuable insights into the evolution of aquatic reptiles during the Permian period.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic reptile
  • permian reptile

Antonyms

  • non-aquatic animal
  • terrestrial reptile