archosaurian reptile meaning

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archosaurian reptile (noun): extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts.

Definition of archosaurian reptile

  1. extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts

    Synonyms: archosaur, archosaurian

    Type of: diapsid

    Kinds: dinosaur, pterosaur, thecodont, ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, nothosaur

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