thyreophora

IPA: θˈaɪriʌfɝʌ

("shield bearers", often known simply as "armored dinosaurs") a group of armored ornithischian dinosaurs that lived from the early Jurassic Period until the end of the Cretaceous.

Examples of "thyreophora" in Sentences

Thyreophora is a suborder of herbivorous dinosaurs known for their armored bodies and bony plates
Ankylosaurus is a well-known thyreophora that roamed the earth during the Late Cretaceous period
The thyreophora dinosaurs were able to defend themselves from predators with their heavy armor and clubbed tails
Stegosaurus is another famous thyreophora dinosaur, known for its distinctive rows of spikes along its back
The name thyreophora comes from the Greek words for "shield" and "bearing," a fitting description for these armored dinosaurs