allotheria
|al-lo-the-ri-a|
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/ˌæloʊˈθɪəriə/
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/ˌæləʊˈθɪəriə/
extinct Mesozoic mammals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotheria' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'therion' meaning 'beast'.
Historical Evolution
'allotheria' was coined in the 19th century to describe a distinct group of Mesozoic mammals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'other beasts' distinct from modern mammals, and this meaning has largely remained the same in paleontological contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct order of mammals that lived during the Mesozoic era, characterized by their unique dentition.
The allotheria were small, rodent-like creatures.
Synonyms
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