ichthyosaur

[US]/ˈɪkθɪəsɔː/
[UK]/ˈɪkθiəˌsɔr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a large marine reptile of the Mesozoic era, resembling a fish and a dolphin
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Phrases & Collocations

ichthyosaur fossil

ichthyosaur species

ichthyosaur skeleton

ichthyosaur discovery

ichthyosaur research

ichthyosaur habitat

ichthyosaur teeth

ichthyosaur size

ichthyosaur behavior

ichthyosaur lineage

Example Sentences

ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles that lived during the mesozoic era.

the fossil of an ichthyosaur was discovered in the cliffs.

scientists study ichthyosaurs to understand prehistoric marine life.

ichthyosaurs had streamlined bodies for efficient swimming.

many ichthyosaur species exhibited unique adaptations.

ichthyosaurs are often compared to modern dolphins.

the ichthyosaur's large eyes suggest it was an active predator.

ichthyosaurs gave birth to live young, unlike most reptiles.

research on ichthyosaurs helps us learn about evolution.

ichthyosaurs thrived in the oceans millions of years ago.

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