| theriodont | <paleontology> One of the Theriodontia. Used also adjectively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| theriodonta | <paleontology> Same as Theriodontia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| theriodontia | <paleontology> An extinct order of reptiles found in the Permian and Triassic formations in South Africa. In some respects they resembled carnivorous mammals. Synonym: Theromorpha. They had biconcave vertebrae, ambulatory limbs, and a well-developed pelvis and shoulder girdle. Some of the species had large maxillary teeth. The head somewhat resembled that of a turtle. The Dicynodont is one of the best-known examples. See Dicynodont. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. (dim. Of a beast) +, a tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |