anapsida

noun

Meaning

A subclass of reptiles characterized by skulls that lack temporal fenestrae, or openings behind the eye sockets.

Examples

Paleontologists continue to debate the evolutionary relationship between the Anapsida and other reptile lineages.
The fossil record shows that the Anapsida were once a highly diverse group during the Permian period.

Synonyms: reptile, amniote, sauropsid, testudine

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anapsida

noun

Pronunciation: əˈnæpsɪdə

Definition

A subclass of reptiles characterized by skulls that lack temporal fenestrae, or openings behind the eye sockets.

Examples

Paleontologists continue to debate the evolutionary relationship between the Anapsida and other reptile lineages.
The fossil record shows that the Anapsida were once a highly diverse group during the Permian period.
Modern research suggests that the classification of the Anapsida may need revision based on new genetic evidence.

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