The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Theriodontia \The`ri*o*don"ti*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (dim.
of ? a beast) + ?, ?, a tooth.] (Paleon.)
An extinct order of reptiles found in the Permian and
Triassic formations in South Africa. In some respects they
resembled carnivorous mammals. Called also Theromorpha.
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Note: 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.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Theromorpha \The`ro*mor"pha\, n. pl. [NL.: Gr. qh`r beast +
morfh` form.] (Paleon.)
See Theriodonta.
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