Theromorpha

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Theriodontia \The`ri*o*don"ti*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (dim.
     of ? a beast) + ?, ?, a tooth.] (Paleon.)
     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}.
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     Note: They had biconcave vertebrae, 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}.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Theromorpha \The`ro*mor"pha\, n. pl. [NL.: Gr. qh`r beast +
     morfh` form.] (Paleon.)
     See {Theriodonta}.
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