Order Ichthyosauria (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles: ichthyosaurs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ichthyosaurs belonged to the order Ichthyosauria, a group of dolphin-like marine reptiles that lived during the Triassic and Early Cretaceous periods.
- During the Triassic period, the order Ichthyosauria was one of the first groups of marine reptiles to dominate the oceans.
- Fossil records indicate that the order Ichthyosauria went extinct at the end of the Triassic period, likely due to competition with other marine reptiles and changing ocean environments.
- The order Ichthyosauria was characterized by their streamlined bodies, powerful tails, and dorsal fins, adapted for life in the ocean.
- Researchers have identified over 80 different genera within the order Ichthyosauria, each with unique characteristics and adaptations to their marine environments.