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The whole name means 'tyrant lizard king'.
Tyranno- (Greek) = tyrant in the modern sense,
saurus (Greek) = lizard,
rex (Latin) = king.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt's the name of a type of dinosaur, which in English is just called by its latin name, tyranosaurus rex - often abbreviated as T. rex.
The name is actually derived from three distinct words: tyranno = tyrant, saurus = lizard, and rex = king. This would make tyrannosaurus rex a "tyrant lizard king".
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∙ 11y agoBrontosaurus means "thunder lizard." It comes from ancient Greek. However, Brontosaurus is an invalid name for Apatosaurus excelsus.
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Could tyranosaurus rex kill spinosuarus?
yes
A dinosaur that lived on land?
for example a Tyranosaurus Rex ( T-Rex )
Whats a dinosaur?
An ancient lizard. The most famous is the Tyranosaurus Rex, also known as T-Rex. Look on google.
What kind of animals are in new jersey?
The Tyranosaurus Rex, a gigantic turtle and a purple flamingo.
What dinosaur walks on two legs?
tyranosaurus rex
Haw much weights tyranosaurus rex?
The evidence suggests it weighed up to six tons.
How do you get a tyranosaurus on tap zoo?
The Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) is a crossbreed between the Anteater and Crocodile. It is available after level 9 and will cost you 15000 coins.
Does the tyranosaurus rex sit on a nest?
Nope, they rested and lived in shrubs and/or forests, mainly more condensed areas.
Did allosaurus transform into tyranosaurus?
No. Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex were of the same family, but not species. They are very similar and are often confused as each other.
What is the name of a large carnivorous dinosaur beginning with t?
Spinosaurus, although both the Allosaurus and commonly known Tyrannosaurus Rex are close behind.
Is a Tyrannosarus Rex larger than a Woolly Mammoth?
the tyranosaurus rex was roughly twenty feet high and thirty feet long. with six inch teeth and a head that was three feet in length
What does the root word saur mean tyranosaurus dinosaurs?
The root word "saur" means lizard or reptile. It is commonly found in the names of dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus, meaning "tyrant lizard," indicating their reptilian nature.
