What is another word for maniraptora?
Pronunciation: [mˈanəɹˌaptɔːɹə] (IPA) 
Maniraptora, a group of dinosaurs that includes birds and their closest non-avian relatives, can be referred to by a number of synonyms. One such synonym is the clade Pennaraptora, coined by scientists in 2012 to better reflect the group's evolutionary relationships. Another synonym is Paraves, which includes dinosaurs and extinct birds that share a number of anatomical features not seen in more distant relatives. Avialae is another synonym, referring specifically to the bird lineage within Maniraptora. Aves, the taxonomic group that includes all modern birds, is also descended from Maniraptora and could be thought of as a synonym in a broader sense.
