Definition: Batranchians, also known as "batrachian" or "batrachianid," are a type of extinct animal that lived during the Late Cretaceous period (around 68 to 59 million years ago). These animals were characterized by their long, slender bodies and short, flexible limbs. They were part of the order Batrachodytes and were known for their large, muscular jaws and powerful teeth. Batranchians lived in a wide variety