phytosaur

/ˈfaɪtoʊˌsɔr, ˈfaɪtəsɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A marine reptile of the order Phytosauria, characterized by a long, narrow snout and powerful jaws.

“The team of paleontologists discovered a well-preserved phytosaur skeleton in the desert excavation.”

Synonyms

  • archosaur
  • marine reptile

Antonyms

  • bird
  • terrestrial reptile