Saurian (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ancient fossil remains of the saurian were found in a remote desert region.
- In this former classification system, both modern lizards and prehistoric dinosaurs were classified as saurian species.
- During the Mesozoic era, many large saurians, including crocodiles and lizards, roamed the Earth.
- One of the defining characteristics of a saurian is its primarily meat-based diet and scaly skin.
- Scientists have made tremendous progress in studying the evolution of saurians in relation to their environment and adaptation.