maniraptors

[US]/ˌmænɪˈræptəz/
[UK]/ˌmænɪˈræptɚz/

Translation

n.Maniraptors are a group of small to medium-sized theropod dinosaurs that possessed bird-like features such as feathers and a wishbone, living from the Late Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous and considered the ancestors of modern birds.

Phrases & Collocations

maniraptor fossils

maniraptor discovery

maniraptor evolution

maniraptor origin

maniraptor lineage

maniraptor characteristics

maniraptor anatomy

maniraptor skeleton

maniraptor morphology

maniraptor ancestors

Example Sentences

maniraptors are a clade of coelurosaurian dinosaurs.

many scientists believe that modern birds evolved from maniraptors.

these feathered maniraptors exhibit distinct avian characteristics.

fossils of maniraptors have been discovered in liaoning province.

the sickle claw is a famous feature of many maniraptors.

paleontologists study maniraptors to understand the origin of flight.

maniraptors include dromaeosaurids, troodontids, and avialans.

the wrist structure of maniraptors allowed for great flexibility.

most maniraptors were likely covered in pennaceous feathers.

the classification of maniraptors has changed with new discoveries.

maniraptors are characterized by their elongated arms and hands.

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