单词 | rhynchocephalian |
释义 | rhynchocephalian/ˌrɪŋkə(ʊ)sɪˈfeɪlɪən/ /ˌrɪŋkə(ʊ)kɛˈfeɪlɪən/(also rhyncocephalian) Zoology and Palaeontology adjective Of or relating to the diapsid reptile order Rhynchocephalia (infraclass Lepidosauromorpha), which comprises such superficially lizard-like forms as the modern tuataras (genus Sphenodon) and various Mesozoic fossil forms, known collectively as beak-heads.
noun A rhynchocephalian reptile; a beak-head. OriginMid 19th century. From scientific Latin Rhynchocephalia, order name (A. Günther 1867, in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 157 626; from rhyncho- + ancient Greek κεϕαλή head + scientific Latin -ia, after Rhynchocephalus, genus name) + -an. |
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