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Phytosaur

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phytosaur is a noun meaning Any of the extinct order †Phytosauria of large semi-aquatic predatory archosaurs, resembling modern crocodiles, that flourished during the Late Triassic period.

Meaning

Any of the extinct order †Phytosauria of large semi-aquatic predatory archosaurs, resembling modern crocodiles, that flourished during the Late Triassic period.

Word Forms

Synonyms for phytosaur

Depending on context, synonyms include parasuchian.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phytosaurid, phytosaurian, parasuchid, crocodylotarsian, saurosphargid, pachycephalosaur.

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