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Coelophysis

Known for Mass Burial Sites

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Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Classification
Facts
Scientific Data

Historical Context
Scientific Classification
Behavioral Characteristics
Basic Info
Characteristics
Evaluation
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Information

Diet Type 🥩

"Primary feeding behavior and dietary preferences of the dinosaur, indicating whether it was a meat-eater, plant-eater, or had a mixed diet"

Carnivore

Describes dinosaurs that primarily ate meat and hunted other animals for food Click to see all.
Scientific Name 🦖

Unique formal name given to each dinosaur species which includes genus and species designation,Used for taxonomic identification and classification in scientific literature

Coelophysis Bauri

Small agile theropod from early dinosaur period Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"

3 meters

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Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Small (1-3M)

Small dinosaurs between 1 and 3 meters in length Click to see all.
Distinguishing Features 🦄

Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification

Slender Build

Slender-built dinosaurs were typically fast and agile, adapted for quick movement and efficient hunting Click to see all.

Sharp Claws

Sharp claws were powerful hunting tools that allowed dinosaurs to catch and kill prey effectively Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Dinosaur Enthusiasts

Dinosaurs that interest amateur paleontologists and dinosaur fans Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Behavioral Studies

Dinosaurs suitable for studying prehistoric animal behavior and social interactions Click to see all.

Museum Exhibitions

Dinosaurs that make impressive and educational museum exhibits Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Hundreds found together in single quarry
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Professional group napper

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

8

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Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

9

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Educational Value 📚

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

8

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Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

8

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Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.2

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Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"

Late Triassic

Dinosaurs that lived during the earliest dinosaur period Click to see all.
Discovery Location 🌍

Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution

New Mexico USA

New Mexico's diverse geological formations preserve various dinosaur species Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships

Coelophysidae

Coelophysidae were small, agile theropod dinosaurs known for their slender builds and hollow bones. Click to see all.

Behavioral Characteristics

Social Behavior 🐣

Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis

Pack Hunting

Dinosaurs that hunted together in coordinated groups to take down prey Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Triassic

Late Triassic dinosaurs mark the earliest period of dinosaur evolution Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

North America

Dinosaurs discovered in North America showcase unique adaptations to the continent's diverse environments Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Excellent Fossil Preservation

These dinosaurs left exceptionally well-preserved fossil remains Click to see all.

Pack Behavior Evidence

These species left fossil evidence of social group activities Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Diet Information

Species where scientists have incomplete knowledge about their feeding habits Click to see all.

Size Constraints

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⭐ is rated higher than Coelophysis

Known for Pack Hunting

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Known for Largest Known Raptor

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Known for Pack Hunting Behavior

📏 is longer than Coelophysis

🦴 is more complete than Coelophysis

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⭐ is rated higher than Coelophysis

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🦴 is more complete than Coelophysis

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Known for Unique Skull Horns

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⭐ is rated higher than Coelophysis

Known for Speed And Agility

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