lepidosauria (Meaning)
Wordnet
lepidosauria (n)
diapsid reptiles: lizards; snakes; tuataras
Webster
lepidosauria (n. pl.)
A division of reptiles, including the serpents and lizards; the Plagiotremata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lepidosauria
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lepidosauria Sentence Examples
- The Lepidosauria clade comprises lizards, snakes, and tuataras.
- Lepidosaurians exhibit a remarkable diversity in body size, shape, and habitat.
- The oldest known lepidosaurian fossil dates back to the Middle Jurassic period.
- Lizards are the most diverse group within the Lepidosauria, with over 6,000 species.
- Snakes are highly specialized lepidosaurians with a unique mode of locomotion.
- Tuataras are the only living representatives of a once-diverse order of lepidosaurians.
- Lepidosaurians have scales or scutes covering their bodies, which provide protection and reduce water loss.
- Some lepidosaurians, such as geckos and anoles, have specialized adhesive toe pads for climbing.
- The Lepidosauria clade has survived multiple mass extinctions, demonstrating their adaptability and resilience.
- Current research on lepidosaurians is focused on their evolution, ecology, and conservation status.
FAQs About the word lepidosauria
diapsid reptiles: lizards; snakes; tuatarasA division of reptiles, including the serpents and lizards; the Plagiotremata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Lepidosauria clade comprises lizards, snakes, and tuataras.
Lepidosaurians exhibit a remarkable diversity in body size, shape, and habitat.
The oldest known lepidosaurian fossil dates back to the Middle Jurassic period.
Lizards are the most diverse group within the Lepidosauria, with over 6,000 species.
