Squamata (/skwæˈmeɪtə/, Latin squamatus (“scaly, having scales”)) is the largest order of reptiles, comprising lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians (worm lizards), which are collectively known as squamates or scaled reptiles.

What does Squamata mean in English?

: an order of reptiles comprising the snakes and lizards and sometimes the extinct Pythonomorpha.

Are dinosaurs Squamata?

Genetic relationships have been proven between dinosaurs and birds, as well as orders of Squamata, Crocodylia and Rhynochocephalia, but links between Testudines and dinosaurs have not been found, even though animals belonging to this order have existed just as long as the dinosaurs.