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Allosaur (Noun)

Meaning

Late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur; similar to but somewhat smaller than tyrannosaurus.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Allosaur, with its massive jaws and sharp teeth, roamed North America during the Late Jurassic period, hunting for its prey in herds.
  • The fossil remains of the Allosaur found in Colorado showed the distinctive crest above its eyes and powerful limbs of a carnivorous dinosaur.
  • Similar to the Tyrannosaurus in its hunting prowess, the Allosaur had unique adaptations, including claws and binocular vision.
  • Despite its size being smaller than that of the Tyrannosaurus, the Allosaur still towered over most of its prey and smaller contemporaries.
  • Researchers often studied the fossil evidence of the Allosaur's bones and discovered various similarities to modern bird anatomy, solidifying its position within the dinosauria family.

Synonyms

  • Allosaurus

Hypernyms

  • Theropod Dinosaur
  • Bird-footed Dinosaur
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