archosaur
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkəˌsɔːr/
Definition
A member of a major group of reptiles that includes dinosaurs, pterosaurs, crocodiles, and birds.
Examples
Paleontologists study the skull structure of every known archosaur to understand how they evolved.
The archosaur lineage split into two main branches during the Triassic period.
Modern birds are technically classified as a surviving group of the archosaur family tree.
Synonyms of archosaur
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