Ichthyornis

Ichthyornis
Ichthyornis Ich`thy*or"nis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'ichqy`s, -y`os, a fish + ? bird.] (Paleon.) An extinct genus of toothed birds found in the American Cretaceous formation. It is remarkable for having biconcave vertebr[ae], and sharp, conical teeth set in sockets. Its wings were well developed. It is the type of the order {Odontotorm[ae]}. [1913 Webster]

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