herrerasaurus
/hɛˈrɛrəˌsɔrəs/
noun
- The scientific genus name for a group of early carnivorous dinosaurs from the Triassic period, including the herrerasaur.
- Herrerasaurus is one of the earliest known dinosaur genera, dating back over 230 million years.
- Scientists study Herrerasaurus to understand how dinosaurs evolved from their reptile ancestors.
- The fossils of Herrerasaurus were first discovered in the Ischigualasto Formation of Argentina.
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