anguimorpha

/ˌæŋɡwaɪˈmɒrfə/

Definitions

1. noun

A subclade of reptiles that includes lizards and snakes, characterized by a diapsid skull and a three-chambered heart.

“The herpetologist specialized in the study of the Anguimorpha, focusing on their unique skeletal structures.”

Synonyms

  • Lepidosauria
  • Squamata

Antonyms

  • Aves
  • Mammalia