👉 A pachysaurian is a type of prehistoric reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 102 to 75 million years ago. They were characterized by their large, streamlined body shape and had sharp teeth adapted for tearing through vegetation. The term "pachysaur" comes from the Greek word "pataphos," meaning "large" or "huge." This name was given to these reptiles because they are generally larger than other pre