Dinosaur Classification

noun a type of dinosaur characterized by a hip structure similar to that of modern reptiles

• The saurischian dinosaurs were characterized by their hip structure, with a forward-pointing pubis bone.
• Did you know that the saurischian dinosaurs were the ancestors of modern birds?
• Those saurischian dinos were the real OGs of the prehistoric world.
• Her leadership style was like that of a saurischian, strong and commanding.

noun a type of dinosaur belonging to the sauropodomorpha clade, known for their long necks and tails

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of sauropodomorph dinosaurs

• The sauropodomorph dinosaurs were known for their long necks and small heads.
• Did you know that sauropodomorph dinosaurs had really long necks?
• Those sauropodomorph dinos were all about that neck game.
• The sauropodomorphs towered over the landscape like gentle giants.

noun a type of reptile that is an ancestor of dinosaurs and other archosaurs

• The dinosauromorph fossil was carefully examined by the paleontologists.
• Did you see that cool dinosauromorph skeleton at the museum?
• Check out the sick dinosauromorph bones they dug up!
• His towering presence in the boardroom made him seem like a dinosauromorph among mere mortals.

noun a member of a group of herbivorous dinosaurs characterized by a pelvic structure resembling that of birds

adjective relating to or characteristic of ornithischians

• The ornithischian dinosaurs were characterized by a pelvic structure similar to that of modern birds.
• Did you know that ornithischian dinosaurs had a hip structure similar to birds?
• Those ornithischian dinos had hips like birds, pretty cool right?
• Her dance moves were as graceful as an ornithischian dinosaur's hip structure.

noun a type of carnivorous dinosaur that walked on two legs

adjective describing characteristics of theropods

• The theropod dinosaur is known for its bipedal stance and sharp teeth.
• Hey, did you know that a T-Rex is a type of theropod?
• Check out that cool theropod toy I got from the store!
• The CEO was like a theropod, always ready to pounce on any new business opportunity.

adjective describing something that is not related to birds

• Non-avian dinosaurs were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates of the Mesozoic era.
• Did you know that non-avian dinosaurs were actually covered in feathers?
• Those non-avian creatures were pretty badass, huh?
• The non-avian species ruled the prehistoric world with their massive size and strength.

noun a type of herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, characterized by a bony frill at the back of the skull and a beak-like mouth

• The ceratopsid dinosaurs were known for their distinctive frilled skulls and horns.
• Have you seen that cool ceratopsid dinosaur skeleton at the museum?
• That ceratopsid dino is totally rad!
• Her ceratopsid-like ability to detect danger saved her from a potential threat.

noun the study of dinosaurs

• Dinosaurology is the scientific study of dinosaurs and their behavior.
• I'm thinking of majoring in dinosaurology because I've always been fascinated by dinosaurs.
• Some people call dinosaurology 'dino science'.
• Studying dinosaurology is like uncovering the secrets of a lost world.