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proterochampsa

/ˌprɒtərəˈkæmpsə/

Traduction: Genre de reptiles archosauriens prédateurs du Trias, représentant un groupe éteint considéré comme de lointains parents des crocodiles et des oiseaux actuels.

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/ˌprɒtərəˈkæmpsə/formalscientific
  • frGenre de reptiles archosauriens prédateurs du Trias, représentant un groupe éteint considéré comme de lointains parents des crocodiles et des oiseaux actuels.

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.

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  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.

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    • 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.