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dicynodontia

/ˌdaɪ.sɪ.nəˈdɒn.ti.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌdaɪ.sɪ.nəˈdɒn.ti.ə/

uncountable · proper noun

A taxonomic division of therapsids, an extinct group of mammal-like reptiles that lived during the Permian and Triassic periods.

  • 🇷🇺Таксономическое подразделение терапсид, вымершая группа звероподобных рептилий, живших в пермском и триасовом периодах.
  1. Extinct mammal-like reptiles C2 formal scientific

    An extinct group of herbivorous therapsids (mammal-like reptiles) that lived during the Permian and Triassic periods, characterized by a beak-like mouth and two prominent tusks.

    • Dicynodontia were among the most successful herbivores of the Permian period.
    • Fossils of Dicynodontia have been found on every continent, including Antarctica.
    • The two tusks of Dicynodontia were likely used for digging or defense.

    🇷🇺Вымершие звероподобные рептилии