morosaurus

/mɒˈroʊsɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of marine reptiles of the family Plesiosauridae, characterized by a long neck and four flippers.

“The fossil of the Morosaurus was found in the same excavation as other notable marine reptiles.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • plesiosaur

Antonyms

  • land animal
  • terrestrial reptile