Dicynodontidae

/ˌdaɪsɪnoʊˈdɒntɪˌdiː/ noun

Definition

The family classification of dicynodont reptiles in scientific taxonomy.

Etymology

From 'dicynodont' plus the Latin suffix '-idae' used in taxonomy to denote a family grouping of related organisms.

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