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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 22 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

It was either that or a name based on obscure details of skull morphology.

synapsids have a single temporal fenestra, an opening low in the skull roof behind each eye socket, leaving a bony arch beneath each; this accounts for the name "synapsid"

I'll take the boobs.

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

How could anyone downvote something so erudite and horny?

[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I accidentally downvoted myself.

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 7 points 3 days ago

Literally lol

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