zygosphenes

Example:The fossil records show that many dinosaurs had complex head ornamentation, such as horns and crests, often associated with the presence of zygosphenes.

Definition:vertebrate animals that are now extinct and were the dominant terrestrial animals during the Mesozoic era.

Example:Paleontologists examine the detailed morphology of the basisphenoid, including its zygosphenes, to understand the evolution of feeding and respiratory adaptations in different fossil species.

Definition:a bone in the skull of many vertebrates, situated below and behind the pituitary gland and serving as a major articulation point for the skull with the mandible and other structures.