sinornis

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Noun sinornis has 1 sense

Sinornis - sparrow-sized fossil bird of the Jurassic period to the Cretaceous period having a keeled breastbone and vestigial tail; found in China; considered possibly the second most primitive of all birds
--₁ is a kind of bird
--₁ is a member of genus Sinornis

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Sinornis

Description:

Sinornis refers to a genus of extinct birds that lived during the Early Cretaceous period. These avian creatures are considered to be an important link in the evolution of modern birds. Sinornis possessed both reptilian and bird-like features, such as small teeth and claws on their wings. Fossils of Sinornis have been found in China.

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Noun

Senses:

An extinct genus of birds from the Early Cretaceous period.

Sample Sentences:

The fossils of Sinornis shed light on the evolutionary path of modern birds.
Sinornis had small teeth, a feature not present in most modern birds.

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