mosasaurian (Meaning)
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mosasaurian (n.)
One of an extinct order of reptiles, including Mosasaurus and allied genera. See Mosasauria.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mosasaurian
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mosasaurian Sentence Examples
- The mosasaurian fossil had a distinctive skull with elongated jaws and sharp teeth.
- The mosasaurian's hydrodynamic body allowed it to glide effortlessly through the water.
- The largest known mosasaurian, Tylosaurus, could reach up to 56 feet in length.
- Mosasaurian remains have been discovered worldwide, indicating their widespread distribution.
- The mosasaurian's powerful tail served as a primary means of propulsion.
- Mosasaurians occupied a predatory niche in marine ecosystems, feeding on fish, squid, and other marine life.
- The mosasaurians' ability to live birth gave them an advantage in reproducing.
- Mosasaurians evolved from a terrestrial ancestor, developing adaptations for a fully aquatic lifestyle.
- The extinction of the mosasaurians coincided with the mass extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period.
- The mosasaurian fossil record provides valuable insights into the evolution and diversification of marine reptiles.
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One of an extinct order of reptiles, including Mosasaurus and allied genera. See Mosasauria.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mosasaurian fossil had a distinctive skull with elongated jaws and sharp teeth.
The mosasaurian's hydrodynamic body allowed it to glide effortlessly through the water.
The largest known mosasaurian, Tylosaurus, could reach up to 56 feet in length.
Mosasaurian remains have been discovered worldwide, indicating their widespread distribution.
