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Theropod

Clade of carnivorous or bird-like dinosaurs.

theropod dinosaur

Theropods are a clade of dinosaurs that includes all the carnivorous or bird-like dinosaurs.

Pronunciation

/ˈθɛrɒpɒd/

Etymology

From Greek 'theros' (beast) and 'pous' (foot).

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Theropods were a group of dinosaurs known for walking on two legs and often having sharp teeth, like the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Fun Facts

Many theropods had feathers, even if they couldn't fly
Some theropods hunted in packs, like Velociraptor
The largest known theropod was Spinosaurus, which may have been semi-aquatic

FAQ

What does 'theropod' mean? It means 'beast-foot'
What are some famous theropods? Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor
Did all theropods fly? No, but birds evolved from a group of small, feathered theropods

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

dinosaur reptile

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Tyrannosaurus Velociraptor Spinosaurus

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Dinosauria

Indexes

dinosaur extinct animal

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