Reptilia

[ rep-til-ee-uh ]

noun

1. the class comprising the reptiles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Reptilia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1620–30; reptilian

Example Sentences

According to Braun the segmental cords in Reptilia are buds from the outer walls of the Malpighian bodies.

From Project Gutenberg

A special internal differentiation of the zona radiata is apparently found (Eimer) in many Reptilia.

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Its name tells us that we have a form intermediate between the classes Reptilia and Aves.

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In the reptilia it is more distinct, since to this class belong the ophidia, (serpents,) an order peculiarly noxious.

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Of the other reptilia should be noted two species of lizard of a genus (Amblyrhynchus) confined to the Galapagos Islands.

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