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Palaeosaurus
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Translingual
Alternative forms
mul Paleosaurus
Etymology
From mul grc παλαιός ancient + mul -saurus.
Proper noun
mul obsolete Any of various taxonomic genera of prehistoric reptiles.
Usage notes
Used since the 1830s. The species differ widely and tend to be poorly known or poorly preserved.
mul Taxonomic names (obsolete)