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The 27 pages that link to Synapsid, each with the reason it gives.

• MammalNarrower topic: Mammals evolved within Synapsida, not within the reptile line that includes birds.

• MammaliaNarrower topic: Mammals evolved within Synapsida, a lineage distinct from the one leading to reptiles and birds.

• ReptileCompared with: Synapsids are the amniote lineage traditionally contrasted with reptiles.

• AmnioteBroader topic: Synapsids represent the branch opposite sauropsids in amniote evolutionary history.

• DiapsidCompared with: Synapsids have a different ancestral temporal-opening pattern and include mammals.

• SkullCompared with: Its temporal openings distinguish the lineage that includes mammals from other major amniote branches.

• Evolution of mammalsNarrower topic: Mammals evolved within synapsids, a lineage extending far beyond crown mammals.

• Temporal fenestraBroader topic: Synapsids illustrate the single lower temporal opening pattern.

• LystrosaurusNarrower topic: Lystrosaurus was part of the synapsid lineage, distinct from the lineage leading to reptiles and birds.

• Mammalian middle earNarrower topic: Synapsid fossils preserve stages in the lineage leading to the mammalian ear.

• MorganucodonNarrower topic: Morganucodon inherited its deep evolutionary history from this lineage.

• DimetrodonNarrower topic: Dimetrodon belongs to this lineage, rather than to the reptile lineage that includes dinosaurs.

• MammaliaformesNarrower topic: Mammaliaformes belong within the much broader synapsid lineage.

• Mammalian jawNarrower topic: Mammals inherited their jaw history from synapsid ancestors.

• Early PermianNarrower topic: Synapsids diversified in terrestrial ecosystems during the Early Permian.

• PelycosaurNarrower topic: Pelycosaurs belong to the early branches of this lineage.

• DicynodontiaNarrower topic: Dicynodonts sit within the synapsid lineage that also gave rise to mammals.

• DinocephaliaNarrower topic: Dinocephalians belong to the synapsid lineage that also gave rise to mammals.

• EndothermNarrower topic: Mammalian endothermy arose within the synapsid lineage.

• EdaphosaurusNarrower topic: Edaphosaurus belonged to the early synapsid radiation, long before mammals appeared.

• TherocephaliaNarrower topic: Therocephalians belong to the mammal-line branch of amniotes.

• ThrinaxodonNarrower topic: Thrinaxodon lies within the synapsid branch of amniote evolution.

• MoschopsNarrower topic: Therapsids, including Moschops, are part of the synapsid lineage.

• Evolution of reptilesCompared with: Synapsids shared early amniote ancestry with reptiles but followed a separate evolutionary branch.

• GorgonopsNarrower topic: This ancestry places Gorgonops on the lineage leading to mammals, not reptiles.

• BatNarrower topic: Bats belong to the mammalian branch of the synapsid lineage.

• CotylorhynchusNarrower topic: Its skull opening identifies Cotylorhynchus as part of this lineage.