mammal-like reptile

mammal-like reptile
Any basal member of the Synapsida, related to the mammals but superficially resembling reptiles.

The mammal-like reptiles, constituting the subclass Synapsida, were among the earliest to appear of known reptilian groups and had passed the peak of their career before the first dinosaur appeared on the earth.


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