Palaeothalamus

Example:The palaeothalamus in reptiles is a ‘reptilian’ structure that processes sensory inputs.

Definition:Relating to reptiles or similar in structure to the brain region of reptiles.

Example:The study of the palaeothalamus falls under the broader category of neurology, focusing on brain structures in early vertebrates.

Definition:The branch of biology that deals with the structure, function, and diseases of the nervous system.

Example:The preservation of the palaeothalamus in fossilized reptile brains is crucial for understanding the neurological history of vertebrates.

Definition:Any cold-blooded, egg-laying, vertebrate animal with scaly skin, typically having limbs with clawed fingers or toes.