heteropelmous

Meanings

• noun

  A large, slow-moving, prehistoric reptile, belonging to the order Testudines and the family Dipeltodontidae. It is characterized by its flattened, heart-shaped body and its long, curved tail.

  - "The heteropelmous is an extinct animal, often referred to as the 'heart-tailed turtle'."
  - "Paleontologists have discovered fossils of heteropelmous in Europe and North America."

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Variants

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heterophyllies , heterophyllous , heterophylly

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'heteros' meaning 'different' and 'pelta' meaning 'shield' or 'turtle'. The name reflects the animal's unique heart-shaped body.

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Trivia

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1. The heteropelmous was first discovered in Europe in the late 1800s.

2. Fossils of the heteropelmous have been found as far north as Canada and as far south as Spain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Testudines: Order of reptiles that includes turtles, tortoises, and their extinct relatives.

2. Dipeltodontidae: Family of prehistoric reptiles characterized by their flattened, shield-shaped bodies.

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Culture

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The heteropelmous is an extinct reptile that has fascinated scientists and the public alike due to its unusual appearance. It has been the subject of numerous studies in paleontology and has even inspired works of art and literature.

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