Order Squamata (Noun)
Meaning
Diapsid reptiles: snakes and lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The highly diverse group order_squamata comprises all modern species of lizards and snakes, and is the most species-rich group of diapsid reptiles.
- Order_squamata is a diverse group of diapsid reptiles that includes over 7,900 species of snakes and lizards, ranging in size, shape, behavior, and ecology.
- Snakes and lizards are grouped together in the order_squamata due to their shared characteristics, such as scaly skin, cold-blooded metabolism, and limbless or reduced limb morphology.
- The order_squamata has evolved over millions of years, and its members can be found in almost every habitat on Earth, from deserts to rainforests, and from sea level to mountain tops.
- Members of the order_squamata exhibit a wide range of adaptations, including venom delivery systems, camouflage, and specialized feeding behaviors, which have enabled them to thrive in diverse environments.