Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Ornithischia

👉 The term "ornithischian" refers to a group of extinct birds and reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68 to 65 million years ago. These creatures are known for their feathered morphology and were characterized by a distinctive beak-like structure on their bill called an "ornithid." They evolved from birds with feathers, but without wings, as they died out around 10 million years ago. The term was coined by the pale

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👉 The term "ornithischia" refers to a group of birds that share characteristics with other bird species, but are classified as mammals. These animals belong to the order Chordata and are characterized by their large wings, feathers, and ability to fly. Some examples of members of this group include ostriches, eagles, and falcons.

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👉 Ornithischia is a classification system in biology that categorizes animals into two main groups: passerine birds and other birds. These include the common bird family, which includes such species as pigeons, sparrows, and finches; and the ruffed grouse family, which includes such species as opossums, ground squirrels, and raccoons.

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