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Synapsid vs Therapsid - What's the difference?

synapsid | therapsid |


As nouns the difference between synapsid and therapsid

is that synapsid is any animal (including all mammals) of the class synapsida while therapsid is (biology) any extinct reptile of the order (taxlink) ; thought to be direct ancestors of the mammals.

As an adjective synapsid

is pertaining to the class synapsida, of animals which have an opening low in the skull roof behind each eye, leaving a bony arch beneath each.

Taxonomy vs Therapsid - What's the difference?

taxonomy | therapsid |


As nouns the difference between taxonomy and therapsid

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while therapsid is (biology) any extinct reptile of the order (taxlink) ; thought to be direct ancestors of the mammals.

Therapsid vs Dicynodont - What's the difference?

therapsid | dicynodont |


As nouns the difference between therapsid and dicynodont

is that therapsid is (biology) any extinct reptile of the order (taxlink) ; thought to be direct ancestors of the mammals while dicynodont is a member of the dicynodontia, an extinct group of therapsids.

Therapsid vs Gorgonopsid - What's the difference?

therapsid | gorgonopsid |


As nouns the difference between therapsid and gorgonopsid

is that therapsid is (biology) any extinct reptile of the order (taxlink) ; thought to be direct ancestors of the mammals while gorgonopsid is (zoology) any member of the suborder gorgonopsia of therapsid synapsids.