ichthyosaur

Meanings

• A large, extinct marine reptile with a streamlined body and a dorsal fin, resembling a fish.

  - "The ichthyosaur was an impressive sight, with its long body and powerful fins."
  - "Fossils of ichthyosaurs have been found all over the world."

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Synonyms

ichthyosaurus

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Variants

List of all variants of ichthyosaur that leads to same result
ichthyosaur , ichthyosaurian , ichthyosaurians , ichthyosaurs

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ichthys' (fish) and 'sauros' (lizard).

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Trivia

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1. Ichthyosaurs were some of the first marine reptiles to evolve lungs, allowing them to breathe air.

2. The largest known ichthyosaur, Shonisaurus saputensis, could grow up to 66 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. plesiosaur: Another type of marine reptile that lived during the Mesozoic Era, characterized by a long neck and four flippers.

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Culture

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The ichthyosaur was a popular subject in Victorian-era art and literature, often depicted as a romantic and mysterious creature of the deep.

How to Memorize "ichthyosaur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, streamlined body with a dorsal fin and a fish-like tail. Visualize the powerful, paddle-like limbs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ichthyosaur' with the image of a large, ancient sea creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'ichthyosaur' as 'fish-lizard'

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