Archosauria (Noun)
Meaning
A large subclass of diapsid reptiles including: crocodiles; alligators; dinosaurs; pterosaurs; plesiosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of a well-preserved thecodont fossil provided significant insights into the evolution of Archosauria during the Triassic period.
- Archosauria is a diverse group of reptiles that dominated Earth's landscapes during the Mesozoic era.
- The earliest known members of Archosauria date back to the Middle to Late Triassic, around 245-205 million years ago.
- Phylogenetic analysis suggests that Archosauria is a monophyletic group, with all its members sharing a common ancestor.
- The success of Archosauria can be attributed to their adaptability to various environments, from aquatic to terrestrial and aerial ecosystems.