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What is the word origin of the term Lagerpeton?

Question #148189. Asked by Walneto.
Last updated Dec 10 2020.
Originally posted Dec 10 2020 6:52 AM.

LadyNym

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LadyNym

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According to this site, it means "rabbit reptile":

https://a-dinosaur-a-day.com/post/163217995470/lagerpeton.

In fact, it has been suggested that this creature moved by hopping, like rabbits and hares, which are members of the order Lagomorpha (hence the "lag" part of this dinosaur's name).

Dec 10 2020, 11:23 AM

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