squamata

Meanings

• noun

  Order of reptiles that includes lizards and snakes.

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Variants

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squamate , squamates

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Etymology

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From Greek skolops, a small reptile, and -matos, a suffix meaning 'like'.

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Trivia

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1. The Squamata is the largest order of reptiles, with over 12,000 known species.

2. The name Squamata comes from the Latin word 'squama,' which means 'scale'.

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1. Reptilia: Class of animals that includes all living lizards, snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and their extinct relatives.

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In Greek mythology, the Squamata was not a specific term but was used to refer to various mythical reptiles and serpents.

How to Memorize "squamata"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lizard or a snake to remember the word 'squamata'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squamata' with the image of a reptile to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Squamata starts with S, and S stands for Snakes and Scaly Lizards' to help remember the word.

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