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theromorpha

theromorpha

 

  2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Theriodontia  \The`ri*o*don"ti*a\,  n.  pl  [NL.,  fr  Gr  ?  (dim. 
  of  ?  a  beast)  +  ?,  ?,  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}. 
 
  Note:  They  had  biconcave  vertebr[ae],  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}. 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Theromorpha  \The`ro*mor"pha\,  n.  pl  [NL.:  Gr  ?  beast  +  ? 
  form.]  (Paleon.) 
  See  {Theriodonta}.