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ornithoscelida


Meanings
  • noun

    Ornithoscelida is an extinct clade of reptiles, including the dinosaurs and their close relatives.

    - "Ornithoscelida was a diverse group of animals that ruled the Earth for over 130 million years."
    - "The study of ornithoscelida is called ornithoscelidology."

Variants
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ornithischia , ornithischian , ornithischians
Etymology
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Ornithoscelida comes from the Greek words 'ornis' meaning 'bird' and 'skelos' meaning 'leg'. This name reflects the fact that many of the animals in this group had bird-like hips and leg bones.


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  1. Ornithoscelida is the largest clade of vertebrates, with over 20,000 described species.

  2. The first ornithoscelid fossils were discovered in the late 1800s, but it wasn't until the 1980s that scientists began to fully understand their importance in the history of life on Earth.


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  1. Dinosauria: Ornithoscelida is the clade that includes dinosaurs and their close relatives.

  2. Archosauria: Ornithoscelida is a subgroup of the larger clade Archosauria, which includes alligators, crocodiles, and birds in addition to dinosaurs.


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Ornithoscelida have been a subject of fascination for scientists and the public alike for over a century. They have been depicted in art, literature, and film, and have inspired numerous scientific and popular books.

How to Memorize "ornithoscelida"

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    - To memorize ornithoscelida, try visualizing a bird with a long, powerful leg. This can help you remember that ornithoscelida are reptiles with bird-like hips and legs.

  2. associate

    - You can associate the name ornithoscelida with the word 'dinosaur' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Try using the mnemonic 'Ornithoscelida: the clade of bird-legged reptiles' to help remember the meaning of this word.


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