Vocabulary Entry

saurischia

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noun

A clade of reptiles that includes theropods and sauropodomorphs, often characterized by certain skeletal features.

Example Sentences

"Saurischia includes some of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk the Earth."

"Paleontologists study the distinctions between Saurischia and Ornithischia."

"Theropods, a subgroup of Saurischia, are known for their bipedal stance."