psiloceran

/sɪˌlɒsɪˈsɪərn/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a family of extinct marine reptiles, characterised by a long, slender body and a short, pointed snout.

“The fossilised remains of a psiloceran were discovered in the Jurassic rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • jurassic reptile
  • marine reptile

Antonyms

  • modern reptile
  • terrestrial animal