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Diapsid (Noun)

Meaning

Reptile having a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The diapsid skull pattern is a characteristic feature of most reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and crocodiles.
  • Many scientists believe that the diapsid skull pattern evolved as a way to increase the space available for jaw muscles.
  • Turtles are the only reptiles that do not have a diapsid skull pattern, instead having a anapsid or euryapsid skull.
  • The diapsid skull pattern allows for greater flexibility and movement of the jaw, which is advantageous for many reptiles.
  • Some fossil records show that the diapsid skull pattern has remained relatively unchanged in many reptile species over millions of years.

Synonyms

  • Diapsid Reptile

Antonyms

  • Anapsid

Hypernyms

  • Reptilian

Hyponyms

  • Sphenodon Punctatum
  • Archosaurian
  • Serpent
  • Archosaurian Reptile
  • Ophidian
  • Crocodilian
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