syncraniate

syncraniate
\(ˈ)si]n, sə], ]ŋ+\ adjective
Etymology: syn- + craniate
: relating to or having a skull with which certain vertebral elements are fused

the skulls of amniotes are considered to be syncraniate

— opposed to archaecraniate

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  • syncraniate — syn·craniate …   English syllables

  • archaecraniate — |ärkē| adjective Etymology: archae + craniate : of, relating to, or having a primitive type of skull (as that of Amphibia) opposed to syncraniate …   Useful english dictionary

  • syncranium — “+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from syn + cranium : a syncraniate skull …   Useful english dictionary

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