What is another word for Order Squamata?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə skwɒmˈɑːtə] (IPA) 
Order Squamata is a taxonomic group that includes reptiles with scaly skin, such as lizards, snakes, and geckos. There are a number of synonyms for this order, including the suborder Serpentes, which specifically refers to snakes. Another synonym is the lizard suborder Lacertilia, which encompasses all non-snake squamates. The term Amphisbaenia can also be used as a synonym for Order Squamata, as it refers to a specific group of legless squamates that are closely related to snakes. The name Sauria is another option, although it can be a bit ambiguous as it can also be used to refer to all reptiles or to a more specific group of lizard-like reptiles.
