ornithoscelida (Meaning)
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ornithoscelida (n. pl.)
A group of extinct Reptilia, intermediate in structure (especially with regard to the pelvis) between reptiles and birds.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ornithoscelida
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ornithoscelida Sentence Examples
- Ornithoscelida dinosaurs were characterized by their bird-like hips.
- The ornithoscelid Theropoda were mostly carnivorous and included Tyrannosaurus rex.
- The ornithoscelid Cerapoda included herbivorous dinosaurs like Triceratops.
- Ornithoscelida dinosaurs flourished during the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
- Ornithoscelids exhibited a wide range of adaptations, from arboreal to cursorial.
- The ornithoscelid Archaeopteryx was a transitional form between dinosaurs and birds.
- Ornithoscelids possessed a unique arrangement of hip bones called the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
- The ornithoscelid Ornithomimus was a swift-running dinosaur that resembled an ostrich.
- Ornithoscelida dinosaurs played a significant role in the food webs of prehistoric ecosystems.
- The study of ornithoscelids provides insights into the evolution and diversity of dinosaurs.
FAQs About the word ornithoscelida
A group of extinct Reptilia, intermediate in structure (especially with regard to the pelvis) between reptiles and birds.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ornithoscelida dinosaurs were characterized by their bird-like hips.
The ornithoscelid Theropoda were mostly carnivorous and included Tyrannosaurus rex.
The ornithoscelid Cerapoda included herbivorous dinosaurs like Triceratops.
Ornithoscelida dinosaurs flourished during the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
