Squamosal bone
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title:
Squamosal bone
text:
The squamosal is a skull bone found in most reptiles, amphibians, and birds. In fishes, it is also called the pterotic bone. In most tetrapods, the squamosal and quadratojugal bones form the cheek series of the skull. The bone forms an ancestral component of the dermal roof and is typically thin compared to other skull bones. The squamosal bone lies ventral to the temporal series and otic notch, and is bordered anteriorly by the postorbital. Posteriorly, the squamosal articulates with the quadra
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description:
Skull bone in most reptiles, amphibians and birds
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squamosal_bone
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2023-04-07T09:38:00Z
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