therapsid

[US]/θəˈræpsɪd/
[UK]/θəˈræpsɪd/

Translation

n.A group of synapsid reptiles that are ancestors of mammals.
adj.Relating to therapsids.

Phrases & Collocations

therapsid evolution

therapsid fossils

therapsid characteristics

therapsid lineage

therapsid species

therapsid reptiles

therapsid diversity

therapsid traits

therapsid research

therapsid classification

Example Sentences

therapsids are an important group in the evolution of mammals.

many therapsids displayed characteristics of both reptiles and mammals.

fossils of therapsids have been found all over the world.

studying therapsids helps us understand the transition from reptiles to mammals.

therapsids were dominant land animals during the late permian period.

some therapsids were herbivorous, while others were carnivorous.

the size and shape of therapsids varied greatly among different species.

therapsids had complex teeth adapted for their diets.

researchers are still uncovering new information about therapsids.

therapsids are often referred to as "mammal-like reptiles."

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