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Chronoperates

Chronoperates

9.9
A type of extinct mammal-like reptile from the Late Cretaceous
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Chronoperates
  • The fossil record shows that Chronoperates lived during the Late Cretaceous.

Examples

  • The discovery of Chronoperates in Late Cretaceous rocks surprised paleontologists.

  • Fossils of Chronoperates have provided new insights into the evolution of prehistoric reptiles.

  • Researchers believe Chronoperates may have survived longer than other therapsids.

  • Did you know that Chronoperates were part of the therapsid lineage?

  • Fossils of Chronoperates provide important clues about the diversity of reptiles during the Late Cretaceous period.

  • The recent excavations revealed a well-preserved specimen of Chronoperates that could change our understanding of therapsid evolution.

  • Paleontologists discovered Chronoperates fossils in various locations, indicating it was a widespread species during its time.

Compounds

Chronoperates paradoxus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small extinct animal like an early mammal that lived in Alberta in Canada 55 million years ago

Surface Forms

Chronoperates singular
Chronoperates plural

Etymology

Chronoperates can be remembered from chrono- 'time', so think of a 'time traveler' fossil to help you recall that the name marks a genus of extinct mammal-like reptiles known from the Late Cretaceous.