mixosaurus

/mɪksoʊˈsɔrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct marine reptiles, a type of ichthyosaur, characterized by a short snout and a long, narrow skull.

“The paleontologist discovered the fossils of a Mixosaurus, a fascinating example of an ancient sea creature.”

Synonyms

  • ichthyosaur
  • marine reptile

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal