These physical similarities suggest that Effigia and the ornithomimid dinosaurs evolved similarly during two different eras, the scientists say. From Wordnik.com. [The "Ostrich Dinosaur Body Plan" has Evolved ... Twice! - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
Extreme convergence in the body plans of an early suchian (Archosauria) and ornithomimid dinosaurs (Theropoda). From Wordnik.com. [Hairy Museum of Natural History] Reference
Composed entirely of juveniles of a single species of ornithomimid dinosaur (Sinornithomimus dongi), the herd suggests that immature individuals were left to fend for themselves when adults were preoccupied, perhaps with nesting or brooding. From Wordnik.com. [Livescience.com] Reference
What makes them particularly interesting is the fact that they’ve been identified as belong to an ornithomimid (Brokenshire & Clarke 1993): a theropod clade (often known as ostrich dinosaurs) otherwise restricted to the Cretaceous. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-12-01] Reference
Composed entirely of juveniles of a single species of ornithomimid dinosaur (. From Wordnik.com. [Mr. Barlow's Blog] Reference
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