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Definition of Theropod
1. Noun. Any of numerous carnivorous dinosaurs of the Triassic to Cretaceous with short forelimbs that walked or ran on strong hind legs.
Exact synonyms: Bird-footed Dinosaur, Theropod Dinosaur
Generic synonyms: Saurischian, Saurischian Dinosaur
Group relationships: Suborder Theropoda, Theropoda
Specialized synonyms: Ceratosaur, Ceratosaurus, Carnosaur, Tyrannosaur, Tyrannosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaur, Allosaurus, Compsognathus, Herrerasaur, Herrerasaurus, Eoraptor, Megalosaur, Megalosaurus, Ornithomimid, Maniraptor
Generic synonyms: Saurischian, Saurischian Dinosaur
Group relationships: Suborder Theropoda, Theropoda
Specialized synonyms: Ceratosaur, Ceratosaurus, Carnosaur, Tyrannosaur, Tyrannosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaur, Allosaurus, Compsognathus, Herrerasaur, Herrerasaurus, Eoraptor, Megalosaur, Megalosaurus, Ornithomimid, Maniraptor
Definition of Theropod
1. a carnivorous dinosaur [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Theropod
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