genus deinocheirus

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Noun genus deinocheirus has 1 sense

genus Deinocheirus - a reptile genus of Ornithomimida
--₁ is a kind of reptile genus
--₁ is a member of Ornithomimida, suborder Ornithomimida
--₁ has member: deinocheirus

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Genus Deinocheirus

Description:

The genus Deinocheirus is a group of herbivorous dinosaurs that lived in the late Cretaceous period. It is characterized by its large size, long and slender neck, as well as its unique, spoon-shaped claws.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

In paleontology, genus Deinocheirus refers to a group of dinosaurs with distinct characteristics.

Example sentence: The fossils discovered in Mongolia belong to the genus Deinocheirus.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

When describing a particular dinosaur, genus Deinocheirus is used as an adjective.

Example sentence: The paleontologist studied the skeletal structure of the genus Deinocheirus dinosaur.

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