noun
- reptiles of the order Sauria, including lizards and related species
Usage: scientific; zoological
Examples
- The museum’s reptile exhibit featured various saurians from around the world.
- Ancient saurians dominated many ecosystems millions of years ago.
- The biologist studied the evolutionary relationships among different saurians.
- Desert saurians have adapted to survive in extremely hot conditions.
- Some saurians can change color to blend with their surroundings.
- The fossil record shows that early saurians were quite diverse.