placodont

/pləˈkɒndɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct group of marine reptiles that lived during the Triassic period

“The team of paleontologists discovered a well-preserved placodont fossil in the ancient riverbed.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • triassic reptile

Antonyms

  • modern reptile
  • terrestrial reptile