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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.

Synonyms

  • Ichthyosauria

Hypernyms

  • Animal Order
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