Anapsida

See also: Anaspida and anápsida

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, not) + ἁψιδ (hapsid), root of ἁψίς (hapsís, arch or loop).

Proper noun

Anapsida

  1. A taxonomic subclass within the class Reptilia – turtles, tortoises, terrapins, and extinct relatives.

Usage notes

  • Some modern authors have removed order Testudines from this group.
  • The group is also though not to be monophyletic.

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