Definition: Acrodactyla are a family of reptiles that have been discovered in South America, Asia, and the Middle East from 90 million years ago to about 16 million years ago. The family Acrodactylidae consists of one genus: Acrodactylus. Acrodactylus is a small, soft-bodied, long-spired dinosaur, with a wide neck and a short tail. It lived in the Late Triassic Period (190 to 250 million years ago) in South America, where it was primarily found on rocky outcrops. The family includes several other members of the same genus, including Acrodactylus aethiopicus, Acrodactylus huerfensis, and some species from the genera Biscornis and Ruscinus. Some of the most well-known members of the family include: - Acrodactylus acrotrodon - Acrodactylus antarctica - Acrodactylus aethiopicus - Acrodactylus aracanthos - Acrodactylus atalanta - Acrodactylus australis - Acrodactylus caenogale - Acrodactylus chevrotinae - Acrodactylus denticulatus - Acrodactylus edgallii - Acrodactylus giganteus - Acrodactylus huerfensis The name "Acrodactyla" comes from the Latin word "acro," meaning "above," and "dactyle," meaning "structure of a tree." The family's other members are also named for their distinctive characteristics, such as the presence of a wide neck or long tail.
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