A hypothetical taxonomic group or category of self-moving or self-propelling lizard-like creatures, primarily used in scientific or speculative literature.
From Greek autos (self) + sauros (lizard) + -ia (forming zoological classifications). Constructed to parallel actual paleontological nomenclature.
Scientists name groups of creatures by combining Greek roots—so 'autosauria' would theoretically be a family of self-propelling lizards, though you're more likely to find it in sci-fi than fossils!
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