Definition

A type of early dinosaur that was mostly plant-eating, known for its long neck, small head, and unique thumb claw used for defense.

Example

The prosauropod roamed the forests during the Triassic period, feeding on the abundant vegetation.

Conversation

Did you know that the prosauropod was one of the earliest dinosaurs?

Really? I had no idea they were around that long ago!

Yeah, they were mostly herbivores with long necks and small heads.

That's fascinating! I love learning about how these creatures evolved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prosauropod → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning before) and "sauros" (meaning lizard) and "pous" (meaning foot). The term refers to a group of dinosaurs that are considered to be the precursors to the larger sauropods, literally meaning 'before lizard-footed' dinosaurs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pro-') and 'lizard' ('sauros') with 'foot' ('pous') to remember that prosauropods are the 'before lizard-footed' dinosaurs.

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