Definition

A large plant-eating dinosaur known for its thick armor and a tail that ends in a bony club, which lived during the Cretaceous period.

Example

The ankylosaurus was well-protected from predators due to its tough, armored body.

Conversation

Did you know that the ankylosaurus had a club-like tail for defense?

Really? That's pretty cool!

Yeah, it must have been quite a sight with all that armor.

I can only imagine how impressive it looked roaming around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ankylosaurus is formed from "ankylos" (from Greek ἀγκυλός, meaning fused or bent) and "sauros" (from Greek σαῦρος, meaning lizard or reptile). The word describes a dinosaur characterized by its fused bones and armored body, resembling a lizard.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fused' ('ankylos') and 'lizard' ('sauros') to remember that an ankylosaurus is a lizard-like creature with fused bones.

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