oviraptorid
/ˌoʊvɪˈræptərɪd/
noun
- Any member of the dinosaur family Oviraptoridae, which includes oviraptors and their close relatives, known for their beaks and often feathered bodies.
- Scientists debate whether oviraptorids were primarily herbivores or omnivores.
- An oviraptorid is easily recognized by its short, toothless beak and bony crest.
- The oviraptorid fossils found in Mongolia include some with preserved feathers.
adjective
- Relating to the dinosaur family Oviraptoridae.
- The museum's new exhibit features oviraptorid eggs and nests.
- Oviraptorid dinosaurs are thought to have been excellent parents.
- The oviraptorid family includes many species from Asia and North America.