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diapsida (n)
used in former classifications to include all living reptiles except turtles; superseded by the two subclasses Lepidosauria and Archosauria
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used in former classifications to include all living reptiles except turtles; superseded by the two subclasses Lepidosauria and Archosauria
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Diapsida is a clade of reptiles characterized by having two temporal fenestrae on each side of the skull.
The origin of Diapsida dates back to the late Carboniferous period.
Extinct marine reptiles such as ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs are included within Diapsida.
Modern birds are part of the Diapsida group, showcasing its diversity.
