ClimateSeptember 3, 2026
therapods
THER-uh-podz
Definition
A group of bipedal, primarily carnivorous dinosaurs that include the ancestors of modern birds.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'therios' meaning 'beast' and 'pous' meaning 'foot,' describing the characteristic bird-like feet of these prehistoric animals.
In the news
The author uses this term to illustrate the resilience and evolutionary creativity of life, noting that even after catastrophic extinctions, these creatures evolved into the robins we see today.
Faith in Stumps
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