any member of an extinct order (Labyrinthodontia) or subclass of amphibians that constituted the dominant animals of Late Paleozoic and Triassic ... [4 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/4
Labyrinthodonts meaning labyrinth tooth because of the complex infolding of their tooth enamel) were the first amphibians. These carnivores were the first vertebrates to live on land (at least during part of their life-cycle). They probably lived near the water so they could return to it to lay eggs. Labyrinthodonts had conical teeth with maze-like... Found on http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/glossary/
Lab`y·rin'tho·dont adjective (Paleon.) Of or pertaining to the Labyrinthodonta. -- noun One of the Labyrinthodonta. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/2
labyrinthodont 1. A genus of very large fossil amphibians, of the Triassic period, having bony plates on the under side of the body. 2. Etymology: literally 'labyrinth-toothed'. It is from the order Labyrinthodonta which is also known as Mastodonsaurus. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1132/