Superorder Labyrinthodonta (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct amphibians typically resembling heavy-bodied salamanders or crocodiles and having a solid flattened skull and conical teeth; Devonian through Triassic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The superorder labyrinthodonta is an extinct group of amphibians that lived during the Devonian through Triassic periods.
- Labyrinthodonts, belonging to the superorder labyrinthodonta, were characterized by their heavy bodies and conical teeth.
- The superorder labyrinthodonta was a diverse group of amphibians that included species resembling both salamanders and crocodiles.
- Fossil records indicate that the superorder labyrinthodonta was one of the earliest groups of amphibians to evolve on land.
- Scientists have discovered numerous fossils of the superorder labyrinthodonta, providing valuable insights into the evolution of early amphibians.