Dinosaur Extinction Word Search
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Words to find: DINOSAUR, EXTINCTION, CRETACEOUS, JURASSIC, TRIASSIC, MESOZOIC, PALEONTOLOGY, FOSSIL, SKELETON, PTERANODON, VELOCIRAPTOR, TYRANNOSAURUS.
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Dinosaur Extinction word list, defined
- DINOSAUR /ˈdaɪnəsɔːr/ · noun
- A dinosaur is any of a group of extinct reptiles that dominated terrestrial life during the Mesozoic Era (roughly 230 to 66 million years ago), characterized by an upright stance with limbs positioned beneath the body. Figuratively, it denotes a person or thing that is hopelessly outdated or unable to adapt to change. Related: prehistoric reptile, fossil, relic, has-been.
- EXTINCTION /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ · noun
- The state or process of a species, family, or larger group ceasing to exist; also, the act of extinguishing or putting an end to something such as a fire, a debt, or a legal right. Related: extermination, eradication, annihilation, obliteration.
- CRETACEOUS /krɪˈteɪʃəs/ · adjective
- Relating to or consisting of chalk; in geology, belonging to the Cretaceous Period, the final period of the Mesozoic Era (roughly 145 to 66 million years ago), noted for its chalk deposits and for ending with the mass extinction that eliminated the non-avian dinosaurs. Related: chalky, chalk-like, whitish.
- JURASSIC /ˈdʒʊərəsɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or denoting the Jurassic period, a geological period during the Mesozoic era from about 200 to 145 million years ago. Related: Mesozoic, Triassic, Cretaceous, Paleozoic.
- TRIASSIC /trīˈæsɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or denoting the Triassic period, a geological period from about 252 to 201 million years ago. Related: Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Jurassic.
- MESOZOIC /mɛˈzoʊ.ɪk/ · noun
- The geologic era from about 252 million to 66 million years ago, characterized by the dominance of reptiles, especially dinosaurs. This era is divided into three periods: Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Related: Paleozoic, Cenozoic, geologic era, era of reptiles.
- PALEONTOLOGY /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒnɒlədʒi/ · noun
- The scientific study of fossils and ancient life forms, especially plants and animals. It involves the analysis of fossil remains to understand the history of life on Earth. Related: paleoanthropology, fossilology, geology, archaeology.
- FOSSIL /ˈfɒs.əl/ (UK), /ˈfɑː.səl/ (US) · noun
- The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock, or, informally, an old-fashioned or outdated person, idea, or practice. Related: relic, remnant, remains, trace.
- SKELETON /ˈskɛlɪtən/ · noun
- The internal framework or supporting structure of something, or the bony framework of the body of a vertebrate animal. A skeleton is often used to support the body or to provide a framework for the attachment of muscles. Related: framework, structure, skeleton, framework.
- PTERANODON /ˌtɛrəˈnɒdən/ · noun
- A pteranodon is a type of flying reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. It had a long crest on its head and was characterized by its large wings. Related: pterosaur, flying reptile, winged creature, prehistoric bird.
- VELOCIRAPTOR /vəˈlɒsɪræptər/ · noun
- A small, feathered carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous period, known for its intelligence, pack hunting behavior, and sharp claws. Related: dinosaur, carnivore, predator, theropod.
- TYRANNOSAURUS /tɪˈrænəsɔrəs/ · noun
- A large carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous period, characterized by its massive size and powerful legs. Related: dinosaur, saurian, carnivore, predator.
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