The Saurischia is the 8th Dinosaur obtained in the Mesozoic Valley Bubble Universe, which can generate Fossil. (Unlocked at Rank 8, branching off of Archosaur)
Description[]
"Saurischia are one of two different orders of dinosaur. They are mostly carnivorous, though the class includes some herbivores. They are often called "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs. The Ceratosaurus is one of the Saurischian dinosaurs."
Traits[]
The rare traits matching this generators type are: Carnivore , Bipedal , Jurassic Age . Saurischia is also affected by the epic traits: Herd Behavior , Hollow Bones , Feathers , Warm Climate .
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Mobile Neck | A long, flexible neck gives creatures greater visibility and alternate perspectives. The Sauropodan dinosaurs had the unique ability to look behind them, a useful form of defense against predators. | Rank 9 |
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Upright Posture | Changes in the hip, knee, and leg bones enabled dinosaurs to stand on their hind legs. They could run faster and breathe more efficiently than dinosaurs that were exclusively quadrupedal. | Rank 12 |
Achievements[]
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Toot Your Own Horn | Ceratosaurus had three prominent horns on its face. Paleontologists debate whether these horns were used in headbutting contests over breeding dominance, or for display. | 75 Saurischia |
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All-osaurus or Nothing | Remains of Ceratosaurus are often found near the skeletons of Allosaurus, another large theropod. It is believed that they may have vied for similar prey, or they may have lived alongside each other and occupied differing ecological niches. | 200 Saurischia |
Trivia[]
Saurischia (/sɔ:'rɪskiə/ saw-RIS-kee-ə, meaning "reptile-hipped" from the Greek 'sauros' (σαῦρος) meaning 'lizard' and 'ischion' (ἴσχιον) meaning 'hip joint') is one of the two basic divisions of dinosaurs (the other being Ornithischia). In 1888, Harry Seeley classified dinosaurs into two orders, based on their hip structure, though today most paleontologists classify Saurischia as an unranked clade rather than an order.
