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Phytosauria

plural noun
Phy·​to·​sau·​ria

Definition of Phytosauria

: a suborder of Thecodontia comprising Triassic reptiles similar to long-snouted crocodiles but having narial openings far back on the head

Other Words from Phytosauria

phytosaurian \ ¦⸗⸗¦sȯrēən \ adjective or noun

History and Etymology for Phytosauria

New Latin, from phyt- + -sauria

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