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squamata

/skwəˈmeɪ.tə/

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noun

/skwəˈmeɪ.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд диапсидных рептилий, включающий змей и ящериц.

A taxonomic order of diapsid reptiles that includes snakes and lizards.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Diapsid reptilesC2formalscientific

    An order of reptiles that includes snakes and lizards, characterized by having a diapsid skull and scales.

    ruЧешуйчатые

    • Squamata is the largest order of reptiles, comprising over 10,000 species.
    • Both snakes and lizards belong to the order Squamata.
    • The evolutionary history of Squamata dates back to the Jurassic period.
Forms
  • squamata plural form
  • squamata's possessive plural form
  • squamata's possessive singular form