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subclass diapsida

 

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Noun subclass diapsida has 1 sense
  1. Diapsida, subclass Diapsida - used in former classifications to include all living reptiles except turtles; superseded by the two subclasses Lepidosauria and Archosauria
    --1 is a kind of reptile, reptilian

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Subclass Diapsida

Description:

Subclass Diapsida is a taxonomic grouping within the class Reptilia that includes reptiles characterized by having two temporal fenestrae (openings) in their skulls. These reptiles are found worldwide and include various species such as lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and turtles.


Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A taxonomic subclass of reptiles having two temporal fenestrae in their skulls.

Sense 2:

Noun: The evolutionary lineage or clade that includes reptiles characterized by the presence of two temporal fenestrae.


Sample Sentences:

  1. The subclass Diapsida includes a wide range of reptile species with diverse physical characteristics.
  2. During the Mesozoic Era, numerous diapsid reptiles thrived and evolved into various forms.
  3. The diapsid lineage played a crucial role in the evolution of reptiles.

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