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Ornithomimus

Ornithomimus

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A fast dinosaur that looked like a bird and lived a long time ago
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Ornithomimus was known for its long legs and speed, making it one of the fastest dinosaurs of its time.

Examples

  • Experts believe that the Ornithomimus may have used its agility to evade predators on the open plains.

  • This adult Ornithomimus edmontonicus, found in 1995, is the fossil getting attention for its "shafted feathers."

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  • Fossils of Ornithomimus have provided valuable insights into the lifestyles of Late Cretaceous dinosaurs.

Surface Forms

Ornithomimus main

Morphology

Ornithomimus = ornitho + mimus

This is a taxonomic name built from Greek combining forms (ornitho- + -mimus) that are not productive standalone English words for an average B1 learner, so the structure does not help infer meaning.

Etymology

Ornithomimus comes from the Greek parts ornitho- 'bird' and mimus 'mimic', so the name means 'bird mimic' and helps you remember this dinosaur looked and moved like a fast, bird-like animal.