Anthracosauria

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Proper noun

Anthracosauria

  1. A taxonomic order within the superorder Reptiliomorpha – a group of extinct reptile-like, amphibian-like tetrapods that flourished during the Carboniferous and early Permian periods.

Usage notes

  • A highly problematic term with multiple definitions in systematics, but still usable in paleontology.

Hyponyms

  • (superorder): Chroniosuchida, Diadectomorpha, Diplomeri, Embolomeri, Gephyrostegida, Nycteroletorida, Schizomeri, Seymouriamorpha

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