Dinosaur Names: Decoding the Meanings Behind the Names of Prehistoric Creatures

The video explores the etymology and classification of dinosaur names, explaining their Greek and Latin roots. It discusses the distinction between lizard-hipped and bird-hipped dinosaurs, focusing on theropods, raptors, sauropodomorphs, and ornithiscians. The video also touches on personal family history using MyHeritage and highlights the naming conventions based on characteristics and discovery locations.

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