Archaeopteryx

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Archaeopteryx fossils show evidence of both reptilian teeth and feathered wings. elaborate share

Amargasaurus

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Amargasaurus had extremely long neck spines that likely supported a pair of skin sails or fleshy humps, unlike any other known sauropod. elaborate share

Austroraptor

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Austroraptor, despite being a relatively large dromaeosaurid, had unusually short arms compared to its body size. elaborate share

Oviraptor

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Oviraptor's name, meaning "egg thief," is a misnomer. The first fossil was found near a nest of what were assumed to be Protoceratops eggs, but later discoveries showed it was actually sitting on its own eggs. elaborate share

Heterodontosaurus

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Heterodontosaurus had different shaped teeth – some like incisors for cropping plants, others like canines for defense, and molars for grinding. This diverse dentition is unique among early ornithischians. elaborate share

Limusaurus

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Limusaurus, a small theropod dinosaur, is notable for losing its teeth as it matured. elaborate share