Lepidosauria
plural noun
Lep·i·do·sau·ria
| \ ˌlepədōˈsȯrēə \
Definition of Lepidosauria
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: a subclass of fossil and recent reptiles first appearing in the early Permian, comprising reptiles with two temporal openings and a scaly skin, and including modern lizards, snakes, and tuataras
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Definition of Lepidosauria (Entry 2 of 2)
taxonomic synonym of squamata
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“Lepidosauria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lepidosauria. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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