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Staurikosaurus

Description:

Staurikosaurus is a genus of small carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period. It belongs to the theropod group and is considered to be one of the earliest known dinosaurs. The name "Staurikosaurus" is derived from Greek words meaning "southern cross lizard," referring to the southern hemisphere where its fossils were discovered.

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Noun:

1. A small carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Triassic period.

Example sentence: The paleontologists discovered the fossilized remains of a Staurikosaurus in Brazil.

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