Lecture 8 - Phylogeny of Dinosaurs Flashcards by Marissa O | Brainscape

Q

what are the two superorders of dinosaurs

A

saurischian and ornithiscian

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what does saurischian mean?

A

lizard hipped

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Q

what does ornithichian mean?

A

bird hipped

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Q

herrerasaur

A

pubis hangs low, not forward or back

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Q

coelophysis (5)

A

found in new mexico

early theropods

round pupils, good eyesight

lived in herds, all ages present

sexual dimorphism (males bigger, fem smaller)

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