The Jurassic Period Word Search
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Words to find: JURASSIC, DINOSAUR, THEROPOD, SAUROPOD, STEGOSAURUS, TRICERATOPS, VELOCIRAPTOR, TYRANNOSAURUS, BRACHIOSAURUS, DIPLODOCUS, PTERANODON, FOSSIL.
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The Jurassic Period word list, defined
- 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.
- 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 Figuratively, it denotes a person or thing that is hopelessly outdated or unable to adapt to change.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.
- THEROPOD /ˈθɛrəpɒd/ · noun
- A theropod is a type of dinosaur that belongs to the suborder Theropoda, characterized by their bipedalism and often carnivorous diet. They are a group of primarily meat-eating dinosaurs that include well-known species such as Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor. Related: dinosaur, meat-eater, carnivorous reptile.
- SAUROPOD /sɔːˈrɒpɒd/ · noun
- A type of herbivorous dinosaur characterized by a long neck and tail, and a small head. Sauropods were among the largest land animals to have ever existed, with some species reaching lengths of over 30 meters. Related: dinosaur, herbivore, long-necked.
- STEGOSAURUS /ˈstɛɡəsɔːrəs/ · noun
- A genus of plant-eating dinosaurs characterized by a row of plates running down its back and spikes on its tail. Related: sauropod, ornithischian, dinosaur.
- TRICERATOPS /trɪsɪˈrætɒps/ · noun
- A large herbivorous dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous period, characterized by a distinctive frill on its head and three horns. Related: ceratopsian, horned dinosaur, crested dinosaur.
- 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.
- BRACHIOSAURUS /brəˈkioʊsɔːrəs/ · noun
- A genus of sauropod dinosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period, characterized by a long neck and tail, and a small head. Brachiosaurus was a herbivore, with a distinctive set of teeth and a unique respiratory system. Related: Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Sauroposeidon.
- DIPLODOCUS /dɪˈplɒdəkəs/ · noun
- A very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Late Jurassic period, characterized by an extremely long neck and tail and a small head; it belongs to the group of sauropod dinosaurs. The name is also used more generally for any gigantic sauropod dinosaur. Related: sauropod, brontosaurus, brachiosaurus, dinosaur.
- 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.
- 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.
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