urostea

/juːroʊˈstiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct sea reptiles, often referred to as ‘sharks with legs’.

“The discovery of urostea fossils provided new insights into the evolution of marine reptiles during the Triassic period.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • shark with legs

Antonyms

  • amphibian
  • terrestrial reptile