aigialosauridae
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/ˌaɪdʒiˌæloʊˈsɔːrɪdiː/
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/ˌaɪdʒiˌæləˈsɔːrɪdiː/
shore lizard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aigialosauridae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aigialos,' meaning 'shore' and 'sauros,' meaning 'lizard.'
Historical Evolution
'aigialosauridae' was derived from the Greek words 'aigialos' and 'sauros' and was used in scientific classification to describe this family of reptiles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'shore lizards,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of extinct marine reptiles closely related to mosasaurs, known from the Late Cretaceous period.
The aigialosauridae were semi-aquatic lizards that lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/06 04:06