What is another word for reptile genus?
Pronunciation:
[ ɹˈɛpta͡ɪl d͡ʒˈɛnəs], [ ɹˈɛptaɪl dʒˈɛnəs], [ ɹ_ˈɛ_p_t_aɪ_l dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ə_s]
Related words: snake genus, lizard genus, other reptile genus, snake species
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Synonyms for Reptile genus:
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n.
• animal
How to use "Reptile genus" in context?
Reptiles belong to the Genus Squamata, which includes lizards, snakes, and turtles. In the squamate family there are about 200 living species. Reptiles are ectothermic, which means that their internal body temperature is lower than the outside environment. This allows them to live in cold climates and in high altitude areas.
Reptiles are classified into two major groups, the amniotes and the Ichthyosaurs. Amniotes include all land animals, while Ichthyosaurs are extinct marine reptiles. There are about 190 reptile species in the world.
Holonyms for Reptile genus:
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animal
subphylum vertebrata, Subphylum Craniata, vertebrata, craniata.
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animal
Hyponym for Reptile genus:
n.
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animal
genus.
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animal
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