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  1. Ichthyosauria, order Ichthyosaurianoun

    extinct marine reptiles: ichthyosaurs

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  1. ichthyosauria

    Ichthyosauria, often referred to as ichthyosaurs, is an extinct group of marine reptiles that resembled dolphins and fish. The group appeared during the Mesozoic Era, including throughout the Jurassic period, and their fossil records are widespread globally. They are characterized by their streamlined bodies adapted for high-speed swimming, large eyes, and their variety of dental structures depending on their dietary habits. Despite their fish-like appearance, they are not fishes but are more related to reptiles and dinosaurs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Ichthyosauria

    an extinct order of marine reptiles, including Ichthyosaurus and allied forms; -- called also Ichthyopterygia. They have not been found later than the Cretaceous period

  2. Etymology: [NL. See Ichthyosaurus.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Ichthyosauria

    ik-thi-o-sawr′i-a, n. an order of gigantic extinct marine reptiles, uniting some of the characteristics of the Saurians with those of fishes.—adj. Ichthyosaur′ian.—n. Ich′thyosaurus. [Gr. ichthys, a fish, sauros, a lizard.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ichthyosauria in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ichthyosauria in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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