Theriodontia
Pronunciation : The`ri*o*don"ti*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.)
Definition : Defn: An extinct order of reptiles found in the Permian and Triassic formations in South Africa. In some respects they resembled carnivorous mammals. Called also Theromorpha.
Note: They had biconcave vertebr?, ambulatory limbs, and a well- developed pelvis and shoulder girdle. Some of the species had large maxillary teeth. The head somewhat resembled that of a turtle. The Dicynodont is one of the best-known examples. See Dicynodont.
pl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913