Diadectes is an extinct genus of large, herbivorous amphibians that lived during the late Paleozoic era, specifically in the Cisuralian to Guadalupian periods. This genus is significant as it represents one of the earliest groups of terrestrial vertebrates, bridging the evolutionary gap between amphibians and early amniotes, highlighting key adaptations in terrestrial ecosystems.
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