noun
- A large carnivorous theropod dinosaur of the Jurassic period, characterized by powerful hind legs, small arms, and sharp teeth.
Usage: paleontology; often capitalized as a genus name
Examples
- Megalosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs to be scientifically described.
- The fossil remains of megalosaurus have been found in Europe and other parts of the world.
- Paleontologists believe megalosaurus hunted large herbivorous dinosaurs.
- The name megalosaurus means 'great lizard' in Greek.
- Museum exhibits often feature skeletal reconstructions of megalosaurus to show visitors how this predator looked.