anapsid reptile (Meaning)
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anapsid reptile (n)
primitive reptile having no opening in the temporal region of the skull; all extinct except turtles
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primitive reptile having no opening in the temporal region of the skull; all extinct except turtles
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Turtles are a classic example of an anapsid reptile, distinguished by a skull lacking temporal openings.
Paleontologists often classify ancient creatures as anapsid reptiles based on skull structure in fossil findings.
The study of anapsid reptiles contributes to our understanding of the evolutionary history of reptilian lineages.
Anapsid reptiles, such as certain extinct species, played significant roles in prehistoric ecosystems.
