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Noun: anapsid reptile
  1. Primitive reptile having no opening in the temporal region of the skull; all extinct except turtles
    "The turtle's anapsid reptile skull structure has remained largely unchanged for millions of years";
    - anapsid

Derived forms: anapsid reptiles

Type of: reptile, reptilian

Part of: Anapsida, subclass Anapsida