Rhinosauriscus
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Rhinosauriscus was an extinct genus of the family Seymouriidae of the Seymouriamorpha
order. As such, Rhinosauriscus was related to Seymouria
and amniote
s. Seymouria belonged to the same family as Rhinosauriscus.
Seymouriamorpha
Seymouriamorpha were a small but widespread group of reptiliomorphs. Many seymouriamorphs were terrestrial or semi-aquatic. However, aquatic larvae bearing external gills and grooves from the lateral line system has been found, making them unquestionably amphibians. The adults were terrestrial...
order. As such, Rhinosauriscus was related to Seymouria
Seymouria
Seymouria was a reptile-like labyrinthodont from the early Permian of North America and Europe . It was small, only 2 ft long...
and amniote
Amniote
The amniotes are a group of tetrapods that have a terrestrially adapted egg. They include synapsids and sauropsids , as well as their fossil ancestors. Amniote embryos, whether laid as eggs or carried by the female, are protected and aided by several extensive membranes...
s. Seymouria belonged to the same family as Rhinosauriscus.