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Theropoda

Description:

Theropoda is a group of carnivorous dinosaurs belonging to the order Saurischia. They were bipedal animals characterized by hollow bones, sharp teeth, and three-toed limbs. Theropods were widespread during the Mesozoic era and included famous species like Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A group of carnivorous dinosaurs characterized by their bipedal stance, sharp teeth, and three-toed limbs.

Example sentence: Theropoda were some of the most fearsome predators of the dinosaur kingdom.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Theropoda is a subclass within the class Sauropsida, which includes all reptiles and birds.

Example sentence: Birds evolved from theropods, making them the only surviving lineage of this group.

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Explore the world of theropoda with these books:

• Theropoda Dinosaurs: The Mesozoic Predators
• The Biology of Theropoda: Evolution, Anatomy, and Behavior