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dromaeosauridae

/ˌdrɒm.i.əˈsɔː.rɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌdrɒm.i.əˈsɔː.rɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruСемейство быстро бегающих двуногих тероподовых динозавров, обычно известных как рапторы, характеризующихся большим серповидным когтем на каждой задней лапе.

A family of swift-running, bipedal theropod dinosaurs, commonly known as raptors, characterized by a large sickle-shaped claw on each hind foot.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Group of feathered theropod dinosaursC2formalscientific

    A family of small to medium-sized, swift-running, bipedal dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period, characterized by feathers and a large sickle-shaped claw on each foot.

    ruГруппа пернатых тероподовых динозавров

    • Dromaeosauridae includes well-known species like Velociraptor and Deinonychus.
    • Fossil evidence suggests Dromaeosauridae were closely related to modern birds.
    • Paleontologists study Dromaeosauridae to understand the evolution of flight.
    • These agile predators likely hunted in packs, using their claws to capture prey.
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