Edaphosaurus (Noun)
Meaning
Heavy-bodied reptile with a dorsal sail or crest; of the late Paleozoic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The edaphosaurus was a large herbivorous reptile that lived during the late Paleozoic era.
- Edaphosaurus fossils have been found in North America, particularly in the southwestern United States.
- The distinctive dorsal sail or crest on the edaphosaurus was likely used for display purposes.
- Edaphosaurus was a heavy-bodied reptile with a long tail and short legs.
- The edaphosaurus was one of the largest land animals of its time, weighing several tons.