ganocephalous Synonyms
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ganocephalous Meaning
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ganocephalous (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Ganocephala.
ganocephalous Sentence Examples
- The ganocephalous amphibians, with their armored heads and powerful jaws, were the dominant vertebrates in the Permian period.
- The ganocephalous skull of the temnospondyl amphibian Mastodonsaurus is characterized by its bony tubercles and large orbits.
- The ganocephalous condition is thought to have evolved as a defensive adaptation against predators.
- The ganocephalous skull of the synapsid Dimetrodon served as a protective shield for its brain.
- Ganocephalous animals typically had a broad, flattened head with few large teeth.
- The ganocephalous structure of the lepospondyl amphibian Diplocaulus allowed it to live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
- The ganocephalous skull of the diapsid reptile Petrolacosaurus is an early example of the primitive reptilian skull.
- Some ganocephalous amphibians, such as Eryops, had specialized teeth adapted for crushing prey.
- The ganocephalous condition is found in a wide range of extinct vertebrate taxa, including synapsids, diapsids, and lepospondyls.
- The evolution of the ganocephalous skull was a major step in the diversification of early vertebrates.
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Of or pertaining to the Ganocephala.
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The ganocephalous amphibians, with their armored heads and powerful jaws, were the dominant vertebrates in the Permian period.
The ganocephalous skull of the temnospondyl amphibian Mastodonsaurus is characterized by its bony tubercles and large orbits.
The ganocephalous condition is thought to have evolved as a defensive adaptation against predators.
The ganocephalous skull of the synapsid Dimetrodon served as a protective shield for its brain.
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