Definitions
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- proper noun A taxonomic
subclass within theclass Reptilia — theturtles ,tortoises , andterrapins .
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek ἀν- (an, "not") + ἁψιδ (hapsid), root of ἁψίς (hapsis, "arch or loop")
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Examples
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The Tree of Life page that Henry J linked to re-classifies Mesosauridae within Anapsida, thus removing the need for Sauropsida.
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(Btw, Lenny (I think?) let me know that turtles and their relatives should also be put in the Diapsida branch rather than the Anapsida.)
Drawing a Line in the Academic Sand - The Panda's Thumb 2005
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(Btw, Lenny (I think?) let me know that turtles and their relatives should also be put in the Diapsida branch rather than the Anapsida.)
Drawing a Line in the Academic Sand - The Panda's Thumb 2005
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