anapsida Definition
a subclass of reptiles characterized by the absence of temporal openings in the skull.
Origins of anapsida
from Greek 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'apsis' meaning 'arch'
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Summary: anapsida in Brief
'Anapsida' [ˌænæpˈsaɪdə] is a subclass of reptiles that lack temporal openings in the skull. This feature distinguishes them from other reptile subclasses like synapsids and diapsids. There are no common phrases or idioms associated with 'anapsida.'