Genusaurus
genus of reptiles (fossil)
Genusaurus ( JEN-yuu-SOR-əs; meaning "knee lizard") is a genus of abelisaurid theropod from the Early Cretaceous. Its fossils were found in France. Genusaurus is believed to have lived during the Albian stage, around 112-100 million years ago.
Description
Genusaurus possesses several distinguishing traits. The dorsal vertebrae are elongated. The elements of the pelvis are strongly fused. The thighbone shows a low bone plateau below the major trochanter; to the front an accessory trochanter is present. The epicondyle of the inner femoral condyle is well-developed. The cnemial crest strongly extends to the front and is curved upwards. The fibula has a distinctive boss serving as an attachment for the Musculus iliofibularis.
“Genusaurus” enters the record as genus of reptiles (fossil). Crown Archives preserves that source wording while asking what Genusaurus, genus and reptiles can confirm, complicate or overturn.
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Datasets, specimens, observations and peer-reviewed methods provide the appropriate test for the technical claims summarized here. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 3, 2025. The linked authority identifier is Q18915968. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference.
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