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Theriodontia
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Theˊri-o-don′ti-a
,Noun.
pl.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] (dim. of [GREEK] a beast) + [GREEK], [GREEK], a tooth.]
(Paleon.)
An extinct order of reptiles found in the Permian and Triassic formations in South Africa. In some respects they resembled carnivorous mammals. Called also
Theromorpha
. ☞ They had biconcave vertebrae, ambulatory limbs, and a well-developed pelvis and shoulder girdle. Some of the species had large maxillary teeth. The head somewhat resembled that of a turtle. The Dicynodont is one of the best-known examples. See
Dicynodont
. Definition 2024
Theriodontia
Theriodontia
Translingual
Proper noun
Theriodontia
- A taxonomic clade within the order Therapsida.
Hypernyms
- (clade): Chordata - phylum; Vertebrata - subphylum; Gnathostomata - infraphylum; Tetrapoda - superclass; Therapsida - order
Hyponyms
- (clade): Cynodontia, †Gorgonopsia, †Therocephalia - clades