Lepospondyli

plural noun

Lep·​o·​spon·​dy·​li

: a taxonomic category comprising amphibians in which the centra of the vertebrae develop directly as bone without an intermediate cartilaginous stage: such as

a

: an order or other division comprising the extinct Aistopoda, Microsauria, and Nectridia

b

: a subclass of Amphibia comprising the above groups together with the Caudata and Gymnophiona

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from lepo- + -spondyli

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