theriodont (Meaning)
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theriodont (n.)
One of the Theriodontia. Used also adjectively.
Synonyms & Antonyms of theriodont
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
theriodont Sentence Examples
- The theriodont ancestor of mammals possessed an advanced jaw structure that allowed for more efficient chewing.
- Theriodonts were a diverse group of late Paleozoic synapsids that gave rise to mammals.
- The theriodont Lystrosaurus is famous for its distinctive beak-like snout and herbivorous diet.
- Excavations in China have uncovered a new species of theriodont, providing insights into the early evolution of mammals.
- Theriodonts exhibited a wide range of body sizes, from small rat-like forms to large predatory species.
- The teeth of theriodonts displayed different shapes and functions, reflecting their diverse diets.
- The hind limbs of theriodonts evolved a more vertical posture, foreshadowing the upright stance of mammals.
- Theriodonts were the dominant land animals during the late Permian period before the advent of dinosaurs.
- Scientists continue to debate the evolutionary relationships between theriodonts and the earliest mammals.
- The discovery of transitional theriodonts has helped bridge the gap in our understanding of the origins of mammals.
FAQs About the word theriodont
One of the Theriodontia. Used also adjectively.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The theriodont ancestor of mammals possessed an advanced jaw structure that allowed for more efficient chewing.
Theriodonts were a diverse group of late Paleozoic synapsids that gave rise to mammals.
The theriodont Lystrosaurus is famous for its distinctive beak-like snout and herbivorous diet.
Excavations in China have uncovered a new species of theriodont, providing insights into the early evolution of mammals.
