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Reptilia (Noun)

Meaning

Class of cold-blooded air-breathing vertebrates with completely ossified skeleton and a body usually covered with scales or horny plates; once the dominant land animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The reptilia class includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles, which are all characterized by their scaly skin and cold-blooded metabolism.
  • Fossil records show that reptilia were the dominant land animals during the Mesozoic era, with many species of dinosaurs roaming the Earth.
  • The reptilia class is divided into several orders, including Squamata, which includes snakes and lizards, and Testudines, which includes turtles.
  • Reptilia have a unique respiratory system that allows them to breathe air, but they still require a certain level of humidity to thrive.
  • In modern times, reptilia can be found in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to rainforests, and are an important part of many ecosystems.

Synonyms

  • Class Reptilia

Related Words

  • Reptilian (adjective)
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