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The family Ophiodontidae refers to a group of extinct fish species that belong to the order Ophiolepidiformes. These bony fish species evolved during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods and are characterized by their elongated bodies and unique dental features.

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Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A family of extinct fish species belonging to the order Ophiolepidiformes.

Example sentence: Researchers discovered a well-preserved fossil of a fish belonging to the family Ophiodontidae.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The taxonomic family for a group of extinct fish species.

Example sentence: The family Ophiodontidae encompassed several diverse fish species during the Mesozoic era.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to the family Ophiodontidae or its characteristics.

Example sentence: The paleontologist studied the unique dental features of the Ophiodontidae fish fossils.

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