Vocabulary Entry

saurischian

|noun • adjective

noun

A member of the Saurischia clade of dinosaurs, characterized typically by lizard-like hips.

Example Sentences

"The Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most famous saurischians."

"Paleontologists study saurischians to understand the evolution of dinosaurs."

"Saurischians include both theropods and sauropodomorphs."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The saurischian features of the Allosaurus include its sharp teeth and strong legs."

"Many saurischian dinosaurs displayed varying degrees of bipedalism."

"The exhibit showcases the largest saurischian skeleton ever discovered."