The Lepidosauria (from Greek meaning scaled lizards) are reptiles with overlapping scales. This subclass includes Squamata and Rhynchocephalia. It is a monophyletic group and therefore contains all descendents of a common ancestor. Squamata includes snakes, lizards, and amphisbaenia. Rhynchocephalia was a widespread and diverse group 220-100 milli... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidosauria
Lep`i·do·sau'ri·a (-do*sa'rĭ*ȧ) noun plural [ New Latin , from Greek lepi`s - i`dos , a scale + say^ros a lizard.] (Zoology) A division of reptiles, including the serpents and lizards; the Plagiotremata. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/31