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suborder nothosauria

 

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Noun suborder nothosauria has 1 sense
  1. Nothosauria, suborder Nothosauria - a suborder of Sauropterygia
    --1 is a kind of animal order
    --1 is a member of Sauropterygia, order Sauropterygia
    --1 has members: genus Nothosaurus

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Suborder Nothosauria

Description

The suborder Nothosauria refers to a group of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Triassic period. They were closely related to dinosaurs and had long, slender bodies with paddle-like limbs. Nothosaurs were well adapted to aquatic life and are known for their ability to swim and hunt effectively underwater.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: a suborder of marine reptiles

The Nothosauria is a suborder of marine reptiles that existed during the Triassic period.

Sample Sentence: The suborder Nothosauria included several species of marine reptiles, such as Nothosaurus and Lariosaurus.

2. Adjective: relating to or characteristic of the Nothosauria

Nothosauria fossils provide valuable insight into the evolution of marine reptiles during the Triassic period.

Sample Sentence: The paleontologist discovered a well-preserved Nothosauria skeleton with complete limb structures.

3. Plural Noun: various species within the suborder Nothosauria

The Nothosauria were a diverse group of marine reptiles, with different species exhibiting various characteristics and adaptations.

Sample Sentence: The Nothosauria inhabited different marine ecosystems and displayed a wide range of body sizes.

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