Reptilia
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Reptilia
From New Latin, dating back to 1620–30; see origin at reptilian
Example Sentences
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The snake is being cared for at Reptilia in Ossett, Wakefield.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2023
For example, the Linnaean class Reptilia isn’t valid unless birds are included—which means birds are reptiles and are descended from dinosaurs.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2018
Many modern authors classify birds within Reptilia, which correctly reflects their evolutionary heritage.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Turtles may be on the squamate branch or archosaur branch of Reptilia.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 4, 2012
In the Amphibia, Reptilia and Aves, one cavity acts as pleura and peritoneum, though in the latter the lungs are not completely surrounded by a serous membrane.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
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