Reptilian (Noun)
Meaning
Any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The reptilian scales of the crocodile reflected the scorching sunlight, creating an illusion of metallic shine.
- Researchers studying reptilian behaviors in different climates gained insights into adaptations of the species.
- Fossil evidence showed the ancient reptilian species went through numerous changes to cope with changing environmental conditions.
- Care for the reptilian collection in the zoo was challenging, given the wide variety of habitat and diet requirements.
- Snakes and lizards have one common trait: as reptilian animals, they must often rely on the warmth of the environment for body temperature regulation.