"Plesiosauridae" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Plesiosauridae refers to the family of marine reptiles known as plesiosaurs, a group of long-necked carnivorous and semi-aquatic reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. They were characterized by their long, serpent-like bodies, usually with a short tail and a small set of flippers or limbs. Plesiosaurs were a diverse group with various species, but they are primarily known for their resemblance to dragons or sea serpents of myth and legend, making them a popular figure in popular culture.
Plesiosaur: A marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs, characterized by a long neck, a small head, and four flippers. It is often depicted in popular culture as a large aquatic creature.
Relating to or denoting a marine reptile, especially one of the extinct order Plesiosauria, which lived during the time of the dinosaurs, having a long neck and four flippers.
A plethodont is a type of salamander that belongs to the family Plethodontidae, a group of lungless amphibians. They are commonly found in North and Central America, and are also known as "lungless salamanders".
The Plethodontidae is a family of salamanders, commonly known as the lungless salamanders. They are a group of molting salamanders that reproduce by laying eggs, but unlike other amphibians, they do not have lungs and breathe exclusively through their skin and mouths. There are about 400 species of worldwide, ranging in color and size, the majority of which are found in the Americas.
A plentiful or ample supply; an abundance. (e.g. "The city has a plethora of museums to visit.")