Ornithopod (Noun)
Meaning
Bipedal herbivorous dinosaur.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ornithopod dinosaur roamed the earth during the Cretaceous period, feeding on plants and fruits.
- Ornithopods were characterized by their powerful hind legs and sharp claws, ideal for running and defense.
- One of the most well-known ornithopods is the hadrosaur, also known as the duck-billed dinosaur.
- The ornithopod's unique beaked mouth allowed it to crop and tear at tough plant material with ease.
- Ornithopods were generally smaller than the long-necked sauropods, but were still an impressive sight to behold.