Diapsid Subgroups Flashcards
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Q: What are lepidosaurs, and what defines them?
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A: Lepidosaurs are diapsids with no additional fenestrae, including lizards, snakes, and tuataras.
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Q: What defines archosaurs?
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A: Archosaurs are diapsids with an antorbital fenestra (in front of the eyes) and a mandibular fenestra (rear of the lower jaw).
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Q: Which modern animals are classified as archosaurs?
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A: Birds and crocodilians are modern archosaurs.
