Masiakasaurus - Wikipedia
Masiakasaurus was a member of the group Noasauridae, small predatory ceratosaurs found primarily in South America. Remains of Masiakasaurus have been found in the Late Cretaceous Maevarano Formation in northwestern Madagascar and were first described in …
Masiakasaurus Gets a Few Touch-Ups | Smithsonian
2011年2月7日 · Masiakasaurus was a weird-looking dinosaur. The paper that first described it was titled "A bizarre predatory dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar." What made it so strange were...
Masiakasaurus | The Vicious Lizard of Madagascar
2023年11月18日 · Explore the world of Masiakasaurus, the "vicious lizard" of the Late Cretaceous. Discover its origins, unique features, and habitat.
Masiakasaurus | Description, Size, Fossil, Diet, & Facts
2023年2月16日 · Masiakasaurus was a small predatory dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70 to 66 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in the Mahajanga Basin of Madagascar, and it is named after the word “masiaka”, which means “vicious” in the local Malagasy language.
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2001年1月25日 · Masiakasaurus knopfleri, gen. et sp. nov., represented by several skull elements and much of the postcranial skeleton, is unique in being the only known theropod with a highly procumbent and...
A Dentally Bizarre Dinosaur from Madagascar - Scientific American
2001年1月25日 · Masiakasaurus was a featherweight by dinosaur standards at around 80 pounds. But whatever pizzazz the petite specimen lacks in size it makes up for in its peculiar dentition.
Masiakasaurus - Prehistoric Wildlife
Masiakasaurus. Name: Masiakasaurus (Vicious lizard). Phonetic: Mah-shee-ah-kah-sore-us. Named By: Scott D. Sampson, Matthew Carrano, and Catherine A. Forster - 2001. Classification: Chordata, Reptilia, Dinosauria, Saurischia, Theropoda, Abelisauroidea, Noasauridae.
Masiakasaurus - Natural History Museum
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Exploring the Unique Features of Masiakasaurus - Wild Explained
2023年9月4日 · Masiakasaurus, a fascinating dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period, possesses a set of distinctive features that set it apart from other theropods. In this article, we will delve into the intriguing world of Masiakasaurus and explore its origin, physical characteristics, habitat, lifestyle, role in paleontology, and more. Join us on this ...
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The osteology of Masiakasaurus knopfleri, a small abelisauroid ...
2002年10月1日 · We describe the osteology of the new small theropod dinosaur Masiakasaurus knopfleri, from the Late Cretaceous Maevarano Formation of northwestern Madagascar. Approximately 40% of the skeleton is...