
This glossary explains technical terms commonly employed in the description of dinosaur
body fossils. Besides
dinosaur
Dinosaurs are a diverse group of reptiles of the clade Dinosauria. They first appeared during the Triassic Geological period, period, between 243 and 233.23 million years ago (mya), although the exact origin and timing of the #Evolutio ...
-specific terms, it covers terms with wider usage, when these are of central importance in the study of dinosaurs or when their discussion in the context of dinosaurs is beneficial. The glossary does not cover
ichnological and bone histological terms, nor does it cover measurements.
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Bird anatomy
Bird anatomy, or the physiological structure of birds' bodies, shows many unique adaptations, mostly aiding flight. Birds have a light skeletal system and light but powerful musculature which, along with circulatory and respiratory systems capa ...
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Glossary of bird terms
The following is a glossary of common English language terms used in the description of birds—warm-blooded vertebrates of the Class (biology), class Aves and the Origin of birds, only living dinosaurs. Birds, who have and the ability to (ex ...
References
Dinosaur anatomy
Dinosaurs
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