Archosaurian (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to reptiles of the subclass Archosauria.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The discovery of the new species shed light on the evolution of archosaurian reptiles during the Early Triassic period.
- The team of paleontologists carefully excavated the fossil remains of the archosaurian creature, which dated back to the Late Permian era.
- The distinct characteristics of the archosaurian skull were key to identifying the species as a close relative of the crocodile.
- Fossil evidence suggests that archosaurian reptiles were more diverse and abundant than previously thought during the Mesozoic era.
- The analysis of the archosaurian brain structure revealed surprising similarities with those of modern birds.