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Lepidosauria (Noun)

Meaning

Diapsid reptiles: lizards; snakes; tuataras.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Lepidosauria is a suborder of diapsid reptiles that also includes snakes, tuataras, and monitor lizards.
  • The most ancient known Lepidosauria fossils date back to the Middle to Late Triassic period.
  • Lepidosauria comprises over 7,000 living species of reptiles, including geckos, iguanas, and skinks.
  • Several fossil discoveries have shed light on the evolutionary history of Lepidosauria during the Mesozoic Era.
  • Though often overlooked, tuataras, a semi-aquatic reptile native to New Zealand, belong to the Lepidosauria clade.

Synonyms

  • Subclass Lepidosauria
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