❃ The Dimetrodon was a large-sailed synapsid that lived during the Early Permian period. It had a long tail and a large sail on its back, which may have been used to help it regulate its body temperature.
❃ They were carnivore, and its sharp teeth suggest that it was a powerful predator. It is thought to have been one of the first reptiles to walk on land.
❃ Today, the Dimetrodon is one of the most popular fossils among collectors and scientists alike.