zeuglodon

Meanings

• noun

  A prehistoric marine reptile belonging to the Mosasauridae family, characterized by a long, serpentine body and powerful jaws.

  - "The Zeuglodon was a fearsome predator in the Cretaceous period."
  - "Fossils of the Zeuglodon have been found in the Mediterranean and North Sea regions."

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Variants

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celadon , celadons

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'zeugos' (yoke) and 'odon' (tooth), possibly due to its powerful jaw structure.

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Trivia

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1. The Zeuglodon is also known as the 'yoked tooth lizard'.

2. Fossils of the Zeuglodon have been found with remnants of its last meal still preserved in its stomach.

3. The Zeuglodon is one of the largest mosasaurs ever discovered, reaching lengths of up to 18 meters (59 feet).

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1. Mosasauridae: A family of large, prehistoric marine reptiles that includes the Zeuglodon and other genera such as the Mosasaurus and Tylosaurus.

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Culture

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The Zeuglodon has been a popular subject in paleontology and has been depicted in various forms of media, including books, documentaries, and museum exhibits.

How to Memorize "zeuglodon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, serpentine marine reptile with powerful jaws, resembling a large snake in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Zeuglodon' with a powerful, prehistoric marine creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Zeuglodon' as a 'yoked tooth'.

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