anapsid

adj 1noun 1

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adj

1

Pertaining to the group of reptiles whose skulls do not have openings near the temples, originally considered as a specific subclass

The anapsid skull: snub-nosed like an artillery shell, shockingly powerful and primitive.

noun

1

A member of this group of reptiles, including the turtles, tortoises and terrapins.

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