saurischia

IPA: sˈɔrʌskiʌ

Root Word: Saurischia

Saurischia (meaning "reptile-hipped" from the Greek meaning 'lizard' and meaning 'hip joint')Oxford English Dictionary is one of the two basic divisions of dinosaurs (the other being Ornithischia).

Examples of "saurischia" in Sentences

Saurischia are a group of dinosaurs characterized by their lizard-like hips
The Saurischia branch of dinosaurs includes well-known species such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor
Fossil evidence suggests that Saurischia were the dominant group of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic era
Paleontologists study the skeletal remains of Saurischia to learn more about their behavior and anatomy
The classification of Saurischia is based on the structure of their pelvic bones