Definition of Procoelian. Meaning of Procoelian. Synonyms of Procoelian

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Definition of Procoelian

Procoelian
Procoelian Pro*c[oe]"li*an, a. [See Proc[oe]le.] (Anat & Zo["o]l.) Concave in front; as, proc[oe]lian vertebr[ae], which have the anterior end of the centra concave and the posterior convex.
Procoelian
Procoelian Pro*c[oe]"li*an, n. (Zo["o]l.) A reptile having proc[oe]lian vertebr[ae]; one of the Proc[oe]lia.

Meaning of Procoelian from wikipedia

- The body is compressed, and the neck is very short. The vertebrae are procoelian; abdominal ribs are present. The limbs are long, raising the body. The...
- Paleontology portal H. G. Seeley. (1887). On Heterosuchus valdensis, Seeley, a procoelian crocodile from the Hastings Sand of Hastings. Quarterly Journal of the...
- 1080/00222931308693345. Seely, H. G. (1887). "On Heterosuchus valdensis, Seeley, a procoelian crocodile from the Hastings sand of Hastings". Quarterly Journal of the...