archosaurian

/ˌɑrkəˈsɔriən/
adjective
  1. Relating to archosaurs, the group of reptiles that includes crocodiles, dinosaurs, and birds.
    • Scientists studied the archosaurian features of the fossil, such as its skull structure.
    • The archosaurian lineage gave rise to both the mighty dinosaurs and modern birds.
    • The museum's exhibit displayed archosaurian skeletons from the Triassic period.
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