These lists of synapsids collectively include every
genus
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that has ever been included in the clade Synapsida- the mammals and their evolutionary precursors. The lists includes accepted genera along with those now considered invalid, doubtful (''
nomina dubia''), not formally published (''
nomina nuda''),
junior synonyms
The Botanical and Zoological Codes of nomenclature treat the concept of synonymy differently.
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of more established names, as well as genera that are no longer considered synapsids.
Lists
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List of pelycosaurs
This list of pelycosaurs is an attempt to create a comprehensive listing of all genera that have ever been included in the synapsida excluding therapsida and purely vernacular terms. The list includes all commonly accepted genera, but also genera t ...
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List of therapsids
This list of therapsids is an attempt to create a comprehensive listing of all genera that have ever been included in the Therapsida excluding mammals and purely vernacular terms. The list includes all commonly accepted genera, but also genera tha ...
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List of prehistoric mammals
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List of mammals
See also
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List of reptiles
Reptiles are tetrapod animals in the class Reptilia, comprising today's turtles, crocodilians, snakes, amphisbaenians, lizards, tuatara, and their extinct relatives. The study of these traditional reptile orders, historically combined with th ...
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List of birds
External links
Main Groups of Non-Mammalian Synapsida
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Synapsids