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Psittacosaur (Noun)

Meaning

Primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind limbs and short forelimbs; may have been bipedal.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The psittacosaur was a relatively small, plant-eating dinosaur with a distinctive beaked face and short forelimbs.
  • Scientists have discovered numerous psittacosaur fossils in Asia, providing valuable insights into the evolution of these early dinosaurs.
  • Unlike its more famous cousins, the psittacosaur did not have horns, but it did have the beginnings of a frill on its head.
  • The long hind limbs of the psittacosaur suggest that it may have been bipedal, using its powerful legs to move quickly and efficiently.
  • Studies of psittacosaur fossils have revealed a range of interesting characteristics, including its unusual limb proportions and primitive skull shape.

Synonyms

  • Psittacosaurus

Hypernyms

  • Horned Dinosaur
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