What is another word for Genus Allosaurus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˌaləsˈɔːɹəs] (IPA)

Genus Allosaurus, one of the most famous and recognisable dinosaurs, has several synonyms. These include Antrodemus, Saurophaganax, and Labrosaurus. These names were initially introduced as different species of the same dinosaur but later studies revealed that they were all members of the same genus. The name Allosaurus, which means "different lizard," was chosen because of its unique features like sharp teeth, long arms, and powerful legs. This genus lived during the late Jurassic period, about 155 to 145 million years ago and was a ferocious predator, preying on other dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus. Despite being extinct for millions of years, the legacy of Genus Allosaurus continues to fascinate people all around the world.

Synonyms for Genus allosaurus:

What are the hypernyms for Genus allosaurus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Avetheropoda (clade of Theropoda), Dinosauria (order of animals), Saurischia (suborder of Dinosauria), Theropoda (infraorder of Dinosauria).

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