mosasaurus

[moh-suh-sawr-uhs]

mosasaurus Definition

an extinct marine reptile of the late Cretaceous period, belonging to the family Mosasauridae and resembling a large lizard or crocodile with flippers and a long tail..

Using mosasaurus: Examples

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    The mosasaurus was a fierce predator that lived in the oceans during the time of the dinosaurs.

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Summary: mosasaurus in Brief

A 'mosasaurus' [moh-suh-sawr-uhs] is an extinct marine reptile that lived during the late Cretaceous period. It belonged to the family Mosasauridae and resembled a large lizard or crocodile with flippers and a long tail. The mosasaurus was a fierce predator that lived in the oceans during the time of the dinosaurs.