saccomyoid

/ˌsækəˈmɪwaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or characteristic of the Saccomyidae, a family of extinct marine reptiles.

“The saccomyoid fossils found in the museum were of great interest to paleontologists.”

2. noun

A member of the family Saccomyidae.

“The discovery of a new saccomyoid species was a significant breakthrough in the field of paleontology.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • reptilian

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial