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Dromaeosauridae

Dromaeosauridae

9.9
A family of meat-eating dinosaurs like Velociraptor that run on two legs
  • noun
  • /ˌdroʊmiːəˈsɔːrɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Dromaeosauridae
  • The famous Velociraptor belongs to the Dromaeosauridae family.

Examples

  • Scientists believe that Dromaeosauridae were among the most agile predators of their time.

  • Fossils of Dromaeosauridae have been discovered in both Asia and North America.

  • The Dromaeosauridae family includes many fascinating species.

  • Did you know that Dromaeosauridae were known for their agility?

  • Fossils of Dromaeosauridae have been discovered in both Asia and North America.

  • Scientists believe that Dromaeosauridae were among the most agile predators of their time.

  • The famous Velociraptor belongs to the Dromaeosauridae family.

Surface Forms

Dromaeosauridae singular
Dromaeosauridaes plural

Morphology

Dromaeosauridae = dromaeosaurid (opaque) = dromaeosaur + idae

A Latinized scientific family name formed from classical combining forms; the components are technical and not transparently meaningful to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word Dromaeosauridae comes from Greek parts dromaeo- meaning 'running' and -saur, as in dinosaur, meaning 'lizard'. So the name means 'running lizards', which fits these fast, two-legged predators like Velociraptor.