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Re: antirrhopus
From: Daniel Bensen <dbensen@gotnet.net>
What does the "antirrhopus" mean in Deinonychus antirrhopus?
As I understand it, the word "antirrhopus" means "upturned," in reference to
the large, upturned claw of _Deinonychus_. As such, _Deinonychus
antirrhopus_ would mean something like "upturned terrible claw." I like it!
:)
-Jordan Mallon
http://www.geocities.com/paleoportfolio/
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