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proterochampsa

/ˌprɒtərəˈkæmpsə/

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noun

/ˌprɒtərəˈkæmpsə/formalscientific
  • ruРод ранних архозавровых хищников из триасового периода, представляющий вымершую группу рептилий, считающихся дальними родственниками современных крокодилов и птиц.

A genus of early archosaurian carnivores from the Triassic period, representing an extinct group of reptiles that are considered distant relatives of modern crocodiles and birds.

proper noun

  1. Extinct archosaurC2formalscientific

    An extinct genus of early archosauriform reptile that lived during the Middle to Late Triassic period, characterized by its crocodile-like appearance and carnivorous diet.

    ruПротерохампса

    • Proterochampsa is known from fossils found in South America.
    • This early archosaurian carnivore likely hunted small vertebrates in its ancient environment.
    • Paleontologists study Proterochampsa to understand the evolution of modern crocodiles.