Register

Compare and contrast members of order squamata with members of order sphenodonta

Compare and contrast members of order squamata with members of order sphenodonta
asked 227k views
3 votes
Compare and contrast members of order squamata with members of order sphenodonta

asked
User JDBennett
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

Sphenodontia

  • least specialized of all living reptiles
  • arose in the Mesozoic era
  • include tuataras;
  • several unique features of the skull and jaws clearly define them and distinguish the group from the squamates

Squamata:

  • Most specialized reptiles.
  • arose in the late Permian
  • include lizards and snakes
  • largest extant clade of reptiles
answered
User Pranjal Mittal
by
8.1k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User BObereder
asked Jan 7, 2024 137k views
Frogs belong to which order? a) Anura b) Squamata c) Testudines d) Crocodylia
BObereder asked Jan 7, 2024
by BObereder
8.5k points
1 answer
1 vote
137k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
Link Copied!