ICHTHYOSAURIA

Ichthyosauria, order Ichthyosauria

(noun) extinct marine reptiles: ichthyosaurs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ich`thy*o*sau"ri*a, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Ichthyosaurus.] (Paleon.)

Definition: An extinct order of marine reptiles, including Ichthyosaurus and allied forms; -- called also Ichthyopterygia. They have not been found later than the Cretaceous period.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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