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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.

Synonyms

  • Theropod Dinosaur
  • Bird-footed Dinosaur

Hypernyms

  • Saurischian Dinosaur

Hyponyms

  • Tyrannosaurus
  • Tyrannosaurus Rex
  • Herrerasaurus
  • Megalosaurus
  • Allosaurus
  • Ceratosaurus
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