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Microraptor

Known for Four-Winged Flight Capability

Table of content

Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Classification
Facts
Scientific Data

Historical Context
Scientific Classification
Behavioral Characteristics
Basic Info
Characteristics
Evaluation
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Information

Diet Type 🥩

"Primary feeding behavior and dietary preferences of the dinosaur, indicating whether it was a meat-eater, plant-eater, or had a mixed diet"

Carnivore

The diet of Microraptor is Carnivore Describes dinosaurs that primarily ate meat and hunted other animals for food Click to see all.
Scientific Name 🦖

Unique formal name given to each dinosaur species which includes genus and species designation,Used for taxonomic identification and classification in scientific literature

Microraptor Gui

The scientific name of Microraptor is Microraptor Gui. Microraptor Gui was a small, four-winged dinosaur that could glide between trees.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"

1.2 meters

Microraptor measured 1.2 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Tiny (Under 1M)

Microraptor was a Tiny (Under 1M) sized dinosaur Tiny dinosaurs less than 1 meter in length
Distinguishing Features 🦄

Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification

Four Wings

The distinguishing features of Microraptor are Four Wings. These unique dinosaurs possessed both fore and hind wing structures for enhanced aerial ability Click to see all.

Iridescent Feathers

The distinguishing features of Microraptor are Iridescent Feathers. These dinosaurs possessed shimmering feathers that displayed rainbow-like colors Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Researchers

Microraptor would be particularly interesting for Researchers. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for scientific research

Paleontologists

Microraptor would be particularly interesting for Paleontologists. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for paleontological research
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Scientific Research

Microraptor is primarily studied for Scientific Research. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for various scientific studies

Evolutionary Studies

Microraptor is primarily studied for Evolutionary Studies. Dinosaurs that demonstrate key evolutionary adaptations and transitions

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Could glide between trees like a flying squirrel
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

First dinosaur to experience turbulence in flight

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

9

The fossil completeness score for Microraptor is 9. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

9

The research value score for Microraptor is 9. Click to see all.
Educational Value 📚

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

8

The educational value score for Microraptor is 8. Click to see all.
Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

8

The public interest score for Microraptor is 8. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.5

The overall score for Microraptor is 8.5. Click to see all.

Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"

Early Cretaceous

Microraptor lived during the Early Cretaceous Dinosaurs that lived during the early part of the Cretaceous period
Discovery Location 🌍

Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution

Liaoning China

The discovery location of Microraptor is Liaoning China. Liaoning preserves extraordinarily detailed dinosaur fossils Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships

Dromaeosauridae

The family classification of Microraptor is Dromaeosauridae. Dromaeosauridae were agile predators with distinctive sickle-shaped claws.

Behavioral Characteristics

Social Behavior 🐣

Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis

Pack Hunting

The social behavior of Microraptor was Pack Hunting. Dinosaurs that hunted together in coordinated groups to take down prey

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Early Cretaceous

Microraptor existed during the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous period show evolutionary adaptations to changing environments
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

Asia

Fossils of Microraptor were found in Asia. Dinosaurs discovered in Asian geological formations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Exceptional Preservation

Revolutionary For Flight Evolution
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Small Size Limits Predatory Capabilities

These dinosaurs had restricted hunting abilities due to their small size affecting prey selection Click to see all.

Fragile Bones

Dinosaurs known for having particularly fragile skeletal systems Click to see all.

Alternatives to Microraptor

Known for Pack Hunting Behavior

📏 is longer than Microraptor

🔬 is more researched than Microraptor

⭐ is rated higher than Microraptor

Known for Double-Crested Predator

📏 is longer than Microraptor

👥 is more popular than Microraptor

Known for Largest Known Raptor

📏 is longer than Microraptor

📚 is more educational than Microraptor

Known for Missing Link Species

🔬 is more researched than Microraptor

📚 is more educational than Microraptor

⭐ is rated higher than Microraptor

Known for First Discovered Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Microraptor

Acrocanthosaurus

Known for Ridge-Backed Predator

📏 is longer than Microraptor

Known for Speed And Agility

📏 is longer than Microraptor

Known for First Named Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Microraptor

Known for Earliest Known Ceratopsian

📏 is longer than Microraptor

Known for Unique Skull Horns

📏 is longer than Microraptor

👥 is more popular than Microraptor

⭐ is rated higher than Microraptor

FAQ about Microraptor