What is the meaning of the word "labyrinthodont"?

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  1. A type of prehistoric amphibian characterized by a distinctive pattern in the teeth and dentine, which looks like a labyrinth when viewed in cross-section. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Labyrinthodonts were the dominant land animals of their time, and they played an important role in the evolution of amphibians. copy to clipboard
  2. Refers to an extinct group of amphibians that lived during the Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Labyrinthodonts were among the earliest amphibians to transition from water to land. copy to clipboard

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