Dino Lord back and i got to tell you it is so great to be me, why you ask because i known a cool dinosaur called Coelophysis.
Coelophysis is frequently used as an example of the early dinosaurs. Its bipedal stance from two legs that supported its body from underneath as opposed to sticking out to the sides, smaller arms and head mounted on an 'S curved' neck give it the distinctive theropod look. Coelophysis also had sharp recurved teeth that were serrated on the front and back edges, making them perfect for slicing. inside, the limb bones were hollow making Coelophysis very light. With this combination of long legs, Coelophysis could cover great distance in searching for prey, which suggested that Coelophysis lived an opportunistic carnivore and means it did not only hunt small animals but also actively sought out carrion as well.
Further to the above, some palaeontologists also think that a later dinosaur named Megapnosaurus is actually a late surviving Coelophysis. Support for this comes from striking similarities between the two dinosaurs. If it can be proven that Megapnosaurus is a synonym, the temporal range of Coelophysis would extend beyond the Norian and well into the early Jurassic.
Further to the above, some palaeontologists also think that a later dinosaur named Megapnosaurus is actually a late surviving Coelophysis. Support for this comes from striking similarities between the two dinosaurs. If it can be proven that Megapnosaurus is a synonym, the temporal range of Coelophysis would extend beyond the Norian and well into the early Jurassic.
And these remains were to be found in the Carnian to Norian of the Triassic and was 2.8-3 meters long.
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