Megalosaurus
noun
A type of large dinosaur that lived millions of years ago.
The Megalosaurus was a meat-eating dinosaur.
Often appears as...
- megalosaurus fossil
- megalosaurus tooth
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of large dinosaur that lived millions of years ago.
The Megalosaurus was a meat-eating dinosaur.
Often appears as...
- megalosaurus fossil
- megalosaurus tooth
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Megalosaurus refers to dinosaurs from prehistoric times, specifically the Jurassic period.
The book described the Jurassic era, mentioning the Megalosaurus among other dinosaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Paleontology Term
Used mainly in scientific or academic discussions about dinosaurs or prehistoric life.
In paleontology class, we studied the Megalosaurus and its habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
'Megalosaurus' isn't relevant to modern times except in historical or academic contexts.
Megalosaurus bones give us clues to Earth's ancient past.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Megalosaurus refers to dinosaurs from prehistoric times, specifically the Jurassic period.
The book described the Jurassic era, mentioning the Megalosaurus among other dinosaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Paleontology Term
Used mainly in scientific or academic discussions about dinosaurs or prehistoric life.
In paleontology class, we studied the Megalosaurus and its habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
'Megalosaurus' isn't relevant to modern times except in historical or academic contexts.
Megalosaurus bones give us clues to Earth's ancient past.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Megalosaurus refers to dinosaurs from prehistoric times, specifically the Jurassic period.
The book described the Jurassic era, mentioning the Megalosaurus among other dinosaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Paleontology Term
Used mainly in scientific or academic discussions about dinosaurs or prehistoric life.
In paleontology class, we studied the Megalosaurus and its habitat.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
'Megalosaurus' isn't relevant to modern times except in historical or academic contexts.
Megalosaurus bones give us clues to Earth's ancient past.
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