SINCE 1828
Sauria
plural noun
Sau·ria
| \ ˈsȯrēə\
Definition of Sauria
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
in former classifications
: a division of Reptilia comprising the lizards, crocodilians, and various extinct elongated limbed reptiles that superficially resemble lizards
2
in some classifications
: a suborder of Squamata coextensive with Lacertilia
-sauria
noun plural combining form
-sau·ria
| \ ˈsȯrēə\
Definition of -sauria (Entry 2 of 2)
: lizards : animals resembling lizards—in names of higher taxa
Pterosauria Ankylosauria
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