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genus tropidoclonion

 

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Noun genus tropidoclonion has 1 sense
  1. Tropidoclonion, genus Tropidoclonion - lined snakes
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Colubridae, family Colubridae
    --1 has members: lined snake, Tropidoclonion lineatum

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Genus Tropidoclonion

Definition

The genus Tropidoclonion refers to a group of extinct reptiles from the Late Cretaceous period. These reptiles belonged to the family Helodermatidae and are believed to have been similar in appearance to the modern Gila monster.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, Tropidoclonion is a genus that includes several species of reptiles.

Example Sentence:

The paleontologists identified a new species belonging to the genus Tropidoclonion based on the fossil remains.

Sense 2: Paleontology

In paleontology, Tropidoclonion refers to a specific group of reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous period.

Example Sentence:

The discovery of well-preserved Tropidoclonion fossils provided valuable insights into the biodiversity of the Late Cretaceous.

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