Placodontes

Meaning of the word

The word “places” refers to an extinct order of marine reptiles that lived during the Triassic period. These animals were characterized by their specialized signing dentition, adapted to feed on mollusks and crustaceans.

Origin of the word

The word “Placodontes” originates from ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “plax” (plate) and “Odous” (tooth).

Word adverbs

– Marine Placodontes
– Extinct Placodontes
– TRIssetic Placodontes

Conjunctions of the word

– Placodontes and other marine reptiles
– Placodontes, although extinct, left fossil traces

Synonyms of the word

– Placodontics
– Placodonts

Word Definitions

1. Subord of extinct marine reptiles, characterized by their specialized signs’ dentition.
2. Group of prehistoric animals that inhabited the oceans during the Triassic period.

Phrases that the word applies

– Placodontes were marine reptiles that fed mainly on mollusks.
– Placodonte fossils are important to understand the evolution of marine reptiles.
– Placodontes were adapted to aquatic life, with robust bodies and fins.

Examples of the word in text

During a paleontological expedition, Placodonte fossils were found in a coastal region. These fossils revealed valuable information about the anatomy and behavior of these extinct marine reptiles.

Rhymes with the word

– Teeth
– Serpents
– Chains
– Valentes
– Present

Anagrams with the word

– Deconthale
– DISCANPONT
– Esportocal
– Escalopdont
– Escapontold