Category:Theriodontia

The`ri*o*don"ti*a, n. pl. Etym: [nl., fr. Gr. (paleon.)

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 vertebræ, 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.