Megalosaurus (megalosarus)

[NL., Gr. μέγας (μεγαλ-), great, large, + σαῦρος, a lizard.] A genus of dinosaurian reptiles, typical of the family Megalosaurida, established by Buck land upon remains indicating a gigantic terrestrial reptile of carnivorous habits. The size has been variously estimated at from 30 to 40 and even 50 Skull of Megalosaurus. 1, Megalosaurus (restored); 2, tooth; 3, part of jaw. feet in length. The femur and tibia were each about 3 feet long. The remains of megalosaurs have been found in abundance in the Oölite. megalosplenia (mega-lō-splē'ni-ä), n. [NL., IMG:content-0421.png:[blocks in formation] upper jaw, and short sectorial teeth of both jaws. megalotine (meg-a-lo'tin), a. [