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ichthyosaur

/ˌɪkθiˈɔːsɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does ichthyosaur mean?

noun

A marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs, characterized by a fish-like body and a dolphin-like head. It was a type of ichthyopterygian.

Example

"The discovery of the ichthyosaur fossils provided valuable insights into the evolution of marine life during the Mesozoic era."

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