Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sauro
Prefix
saw-roh
Definition
A prefix that refers to lizards or reptiles.
Examples
- Giant sauropod dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
- In biology, the term ‘saurology’ refers to the study of reptiles and lizards.
- Saurischia is a clade of reptiles that includes all the theropod dinosaurs, like the T. rex.
Meaning
In various scientific contexts, ‘sauro’ relates to creatures that are reptilian or resemble lizards, often used in taxonomy.
Synonyms
- Reptile
- Lizard
- Herpeton (related to reptiles and amphibians)
