ichthyosaurian

Meanings

• A large, extinct marine reptile characterized by its elongated, fusiform body and large, triangular dorsal fin.

  - "The ichthyosaurian was a fearsome predator of the ancient oceans."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ichthyosaurian
fish , dish , wish , disheveled , lizard , aprized , surprised , versalized

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Homophones

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1. ["ichthyosaurian", "is thyosaurian"]
   

2. ["ichthys", "is that is"]
   

3. ["sauros", "sounds like our cause"]
   

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Variants

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ichthyosaur , ichthyosaurian , ichthyosaurians , ichthyosaurs

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Forms

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The singular form of the ichthyosaurian is 'ichthyosaurian'. The plural form is 'ichthyosaurians'. The ichthyosaurian can also take various forms depending on the context. For example, it can be referred to as a 'sea monster', 'marine reptile', or simply as a 'dinosaur that lived in the sea'.

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ichthys' meaning 'fish' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marine reptiles: A group of extinct reptiles that lived in the oceans during the Mesozoic Era. The ichthyosaurian is one of the most well-known members of this group.

2. Dinosaur: A group of extinct reptiles that lived on land during the Mesozoic Era. Although dinosaurs are commonly thought of as being distinct from marine reptiles, some researchers believe that there may be some degree of overlap between the two groups.

3. Cetacean: A group of extant marine mammals that are characterized by their streamlined bodies, flipper-like limbs, and the presence of a blowhole on the top of their heads. Cetaceans are considered to be the most successful group of animals in terms of body size and numbers of individuals. Despite their similarities in terms of body shape and marine habitat, cetaceans are not considered to be closely related to ichthyosaurians or other marine reptiles.

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Culture

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The ichthyosaurian has been a popular subject in various forms of culture throughout history. It has been depicted in ancient art, literature, and mythology. In more recent times, it has been the focus of scientific research, as well as a popular subject in various forms of media, including films, television shows, and video games.

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