Theropod (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous carnivorous dinosaurs of the Triassic to Cretaceous with short forelimbs that walked or ran on strong hind legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The theropod dinosaurs were characterized by their bipedal locomotion and sharp claws on their hind legs.
- Many scientists believe that birds evolved directly from a group of small theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period.
- The discovery of a well-preserved theropod fossil in the Gobi Desert provided valuable insights into the evolution of these carnivorous dinosaurs.
- Some of the most famous theropod dinosaurs include the Tyrannosaurus rex and the Velociraptor, known for their fearsome reputation.
- The early theropod dinosaurs of the Triassic period were generally smaller and more agile than their later counterparts in the Cretaceous period.