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Caudipteryx
Caudipteryx was a small dinosaur that lived in the early
Cretaceous period,
about 125 million years ago.
Fossils
of the animal were first discovered in
China
during the late 1990s.
Caudipteryx was about3½ feet (1 meters) long, and had a mixture of
bird-like and reptile-like features. The bones of its hand, with a reduced
third finger, resembled those of birds, it had a shortened tail, like birds,
teeth like those of primitive birds, possibly a reversed first toe, like that of birds,
as well as over all body proportions which resembled those of modern flightless birds.
Additionally, Caudipteryx is known to have had long feathers on its forearms and tail,
and short downy feathers on its body.
Despite having a number of bird-like features, Caudipteryx is not thought to have
been capable of flight - instead, it is thought to have been a fast runner.
As far as diet is concerned, it is generally thought to have been an omnivore - the
presence of gastroliths (stones that were swallowed to help digest tough plant matter)
in at least two specimens suggest that plant material did form a significant part of
its diet.
Fossilized Caudipteryx showing feathers:
Caudipteryx was an omnivore (ate meat and plants) that lived about 125 million years ago
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Caudipteryx Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Caudipteryx:
- Caudipteryx was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Caudipteryx" means "tail feather".
- Caudipteryx was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Caudipteryx was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Caudipteryx was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Caudipteryx was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Caudipteryx lived about 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Caudipteryx lived in China.
- Caudipteryx was a omnivore (ate both meat and plants).
- Caudipteryx is thought to have swallowed stones which would have been used to help grind up food, especially tough plant material (some modern birds do the same thing). Such stones ("gastroliths") have been found in at least two specimens of Caudipteryx.
- Caudipteryx was about 3½ feet (1 meters) long.
- Caudipteryx weighed about 15 pounds (7 kilograms).
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Caudipteryx Books
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By Janet Behrens
Independently published
Released: June 27th, 2021
Paperback (120 pages)
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Simple Weekly Planner: Weekly Vibrant Calendar, Organizer, Scheduler, Productivity Tracker, Priority Task, Weekly Goal, To-Do List, Size 8" x 10" | Caudipteryx Dinosaurs Cover by Janet Behrens- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798527881813
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 120
- Author: Janet Behrens
- Publication Date: June 27th, 2021
- Release Date: June 27th, 2021
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Caudipteryx Toys
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- Model: JZH-KLT02
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- UPCs: 795787254226, 768894162661
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- PartNumber: FLM-10250-US0814
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.0661386786 Pounds
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- PartNumber: US0220EJ*10260
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Jigsaw Puzzles 1000 pieces，Caudipteryx Dinosaurs，Large Puzzle Family Educational Game Artwork for Adult Kids Teens 29.5"x19.5"- Brand: Janrely
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 13.0 Inches by 2.05 Inches by 2.05 Inches
- Weight: 0.2094391489 Pounds
Features:- ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE DINOS: Recently, scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs were feathered! This Toob includes a feathered Sittacosaurus, Protoceratops, Pachycephalosaurus, Chasmosaurus, Apatosaurus, T-rex, Caudipteryx, Dilong, Beipiaosaurus, Microraptor, Velociraptor and Sinornithosaurus.
- FEATHERED FRIENDS: Although scientists aren't sure why dinosaurs evolved to have feathers, one thing that's certain is that they were not capable of flight like modern day birds. While there are many theories, such as heat regulation and defense tactics, perhaps you will be the one to finally solve the riddle with careful study of these accurately hand painted and researched figurines!
- BEAUTIFUL DETAILS: One thing that's true of feathers when compared to scales is the kinds of coloration feathers are capable of. Whether it's the Caudipteryx's with its beautiful fiery red and yellow feathers or the tawny Velociraptor, all 12 dinosaur figurines in this Toob range from 1.25 to 3.75 inches tall while the Toob itself is about the size of a standard American ruler.
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Flash of Brilliance
Dinos Toy
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Flash of Brilliance Dinosaur Flash Cards with Fun Facts and Pronunciation Keys for Each Dinosaur by The- Manufacturer: Flash of Brilliance
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- Model: 5
- UPCs: 823786000053, 743181414692
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- PartNumber: FBA_Dinosaur
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Edition: 4th printing
Physical Description:- Size: 1.4 Inches by 7.1 Inches by 3.8 Inches
- Weight: 0.75 Pounds
- Color: Dinos
Features:- Full-color images
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- Easy-to-understand facts about dinosaurs
- Illustrations by guest artist Joe Tucciarone
- Pronunciation Key for each Dinosaur
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