Theropod Dinosaurs

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noun a type of large carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the late Jurassic period

  • The allosaurus was a large carnivorous dinosaur that roamed the Earth during the late Jurassic period.
  • Did you know that the allosaurus was one of the biggest meat-eating dinosaurs?
  • That allosaurus was a real beast, huh?
  • Facing that challenge felt like going up against an allosaurus in the wild.

noun the name of a specific type of dinosaur

  • The Buitreraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now Argentina during the Late Cretaceous period.
  • Did you know that the Buitreraptor was a cool dinosaur that lived in Argentina?
  • That Buitreraptor dino was a total badass!
  • Just like the Buitreraptor was a swift predator, she moved through the crowded room with ease.