Suborder Theropoda (Noun)
Meaning
Carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs with short forelimbs; Jurassic and Cretaceous.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vast array of fossils discovered from the suborder Theropoda revealed the remarkable diversity of carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs that dominated the landscapes of the Mesozoic Era.
- As the tyrannosaurs evolved, they demonstrated characteristics typical of the suborder Theropoda, particularly their short forelimbs that contrasted strikingly with their powerful legs designed for speed.
- Paleontologists have extensively studied the suborder Theropoda, shedding light on the biology and behavior of such famous carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs as the Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor.
- The discovery of feathered dinosaurs within the suborder Theropoda has significantly altered our understanding of these animals, suggesting that many were bristled with plumage similar to that of modern birds.
- Fossil records indicate that species within the suborder Theropoda began to appear in significant numbers during the Jurassic Period and reached their peak in diversity during the Cretaceous Period.