Dimetrodon (/ daɪˈmiːtrəˌdɒn / [1] or / daɪˈmɛtrəˌdɒn / ⓘ; [2] lit. 'two measures of teeth') is an extinct genus of sphenacodontid synapsid that lived during the Cisuralian (Early Permian) …

Dimetrodon, (genus Dimetrodon), extinct relative of primitive mammals that is characterized by a large, upright, sail-like structure on its back. Dimetrodon lived from about 286 million to 270 …

May 11, 2025 · Dimetrodon lived millions of years before dinosaurs and is actually a prehistoric reptile. Dimetrodon is known for its big sail, which it used to control its body temperature. …

Dimetrodon, which means “two measures of teeth,” was aptly named for its toothy grin. This genus of top predators used their mouth full of both large and small, conical teeth to grab, grip, …

This is the story of Dimetrodon, a powerful apex predator with a truly iconic feature—the enormous sail on its back. While visually similar to dinosaurs, Dimetrodon wasn’t one at all. It …

Dimetrodon is a mammalian synapsid from the Early Permian period, predating dinosaurs by about 40 million years. It features a distinctive sail used for thermoregulation and insulation in …

May 27, 2024 · Dimetrodon is an extinct, mammal-like animal that lived during the Early Permian Period, around 295–272 million years ago. Several ancient animal fossils have been …

Dimetrodon was probably one of the apex predators of the Cisuralian ecosystems, feeding on fish and tetrapods, including reptiles and amphibians. Smaller Dimetrodon species may have had …

Explore the ancient habitat of Dimetrodon, including its climate, surrounding flora, coexisting fauna, and key fossil discovery sites.

Mar 6, 2025 · Dimetrodon is a notable early synapsid that lived during the Early Permian period, approximately 290 million years ago, and is frequently mistaken for a dinosaur; however, it …