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Diapsid

A is a member of a massive group of reptiles (and their descendants, birds) defined by a specific skull architecture: having two temporal openings (fenestrae) behind each eye. This "two-arch" design emerged roughly 300 million years ago and allowed for more complex jaw muscle attachments, making these animals highly efficient hunters. Review of Diapsid Characteristics

The following features define the group and its evolutionary success: diapsid

A is a member of a massive group of reptiles (and their descendants, birds) defined by a specific skull architecture: having two temporal openings (fenestrae) behind each eye. This "two-arch" design emerged roughly 300 million years ago and allowed for more complex jaw muscle attachments, making these animals highly efficient hunters. Review of Diapsid Characteristics

The following features define the group and its evolutionary success: