Superorder Labyrinthodontia (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 Labyrinthodontia is a group of extinct amphibians that lived during the Devonian to Triassic periods.
- Fossil records show that the superorder Labyrinthodontia was characterized by a solid, flattened skull and conical teeth.
- The superorder Labyrinthodontia is thought to have given rise to modern amphibians, including frogs, toads, and salamanders.
- Some members of the superorder Labyrinthodontia resembled heavy-bodied salamanders, while others had a more crocodile-like appearance.
- The superorder Labyrinthodontia is an important part of the evolutionary history of amphibians, providing a link between ancient fish-like creatures and modern terrestrial animals.