noun
- plural of allosaurus; large carnivorous theropod dinosaurs from the Jurassic period, characterized by powerful hind legs, small arms, and sharp teeth
Usage: paleontology; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple specimens or the group as a whole
Examples
- Allosaurs were among the dominant predators of the Jurassic period.
- Scientists discovered fossilized remains of several allosaurs in the Morrison Formation.
- Unlike T-rex, allosaurs hunted in packs according to some paleontologists.
- The museum's exhibit featured skeletons of three different allosaurs species.
- Allosaurs were smaller than later tyrannosaurs but still formidable hunters.