Rhynchocephalia (Noun)
Meaning
Tuataras; extinct forms from middle Triassic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Tuataras are reptiles belonging to the ancient order Rhynchocephalia, with their fossil history dating back to the Triassic period.
- Rhynchocephalia was a diverse group of reptiles that dominated during the early to middle Triassic era before eventually going extinct.
- Sphenodonts, including modern tuataras, comprise the only living representatives of Rhynchocephalia.
- Several extinct forms from the middle Triassic show diverse adaptations characteristic of early Rhynchocephalia.
- Extinct species within Rhynchocephalia often exhibit a unique combination of primitive and advanced reptilian features.