mosasauria

/mɒsəˈsɔːriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of extinct marine reptiles, particularly the Mosasaur family.

“The discovery of mosaauria fossils in the area provided valuable information about ancient marine ecosystems.”

2. noun

A group of marine reptiles of the order Squamata.

“The diversity of mosaauria during the Cretaceous period was remarkable.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptiles
  • mosasaurs

Antonyms

  • land animals
  • terrestrial reptiles