Plesiosaur (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The plesiosaur was one of the most iconic marine reptiles of the Mesozoic Era, ruling the oceans for over 150 million years.
- Paleontologists have long been fascinated by the plesiosaur's unique body plan, with its long neck and four flippers.
- During the Jurassic Period, plesiosaurs were apex predators, feeding on fish, squid, and other marine animals.
- The discovery of a nearly complete plesiosaur skeleton in Kansas provided significant insights into the biology of these ancient creatures.
- Despite being one of the most well-known prehistoric animals, the plesiosaur remains an enigma, with many mysteries surrounding its behavior and evolution.