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Definitions for theropod
ˈθɪər əˌpɒdther·o·pod
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Princeton's WordNet
theropod, theropod dinosaur, bird-footed dinosaurnoun
any of numerous carnivorous dinosaurs of the Triassic to Cretaceous with short forelimbs that walked or ran on strong hind legs
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theropodnoun
Any large, bipedal dinosaur, of the suborder Theropoda, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
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theropod
A theropod is a type of dinosaur that is characterized by hollow bones and three-toed limbs. They are part of a larger group called Saurischia, and are more specifically known for their bipedal stance (meaning they stood on two legs). Many, but not all, theropods were carnivorous. This group includes well-known species such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptors. Interestingly, modern birds are considered theropods, representing the group's only living descendants.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of theropod in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of theropod in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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It's possible that dense feathers were primarily selected for insulation, as body size decreased in theropod dinosaurs on the evolutionary pathway to modern birds, feathers could have then later been co-opted for sexual display or flying.
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