temnospondyli

IPA: tˈɛmnɑspɑndˈaɪɫi

(from Greek τέμνειν, temnein 'to cut' and σπόνδυλος, spondylos 'vertebra') a diverse order of small to giant tetrapods—often considered primitive amphibians—that flourished worldwide during the Carboniferous, Permian, and Triassic periods.

Examples of "temnospondyli" in Sentences

Temnospondyli is an ancient group of amphibians that lived during the Carboniferous and Permian periods
Fossils of Temnospondyli have been found all over the world, from North America to Africa
These creatures had a diverse range of shapes and sizes, from small salamander-like forms to large crocodile-like predators
Temnospondyli are considered to be some of the earliest tetrapods to transition from water to land
Scientists study the anatomy of Temnospondyli to better understand the evolution of amphibians and their role in ancient ecosystems