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Coelophysis
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Coelophysis was a small, 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters) tall, dinosaur that lived in
North America in the late Triassic period,
about 225 to 220 million years ago.
It is in fact one of the earliest known dinosaurs.
The first discovery of the remains of Coelophysis was in 1881 by an amateur
fossil
collector named David Baldwin.
The name Coelophysis was coined by
Edward D. Cope
in 1889, and means "hollow form", in reference to the animal's
hollow bones.
In 1947,
at Ghost Ranch in
New Mexico,
about a dozen
Coelophysis
fossils were found
together, which suggests they may have lived together in groups. An
alternative (and not necessary incompatible) theory is that the animals were
all killed in a flash flood which swept them away and buried them all together.
Fossilized stomach contents have also been found, and Coelophysis is known to
have been a meat-eater, eating among other things, small reptiles and fish.
There have also been suggestions that stomach contents may also have
included other Coelophysis of different sizes, indicating that the animal was a cannibal
- however other scientists have argued that this is not the case,
and the material was actually
fossils
of other animals as well bones of group of Coelophysis that had simply
been mixed together.
Coelophysis has been designated the official state fossil of
New Mexico, since
1981.
Coelophysis was the second dinosaur in space, when the space shuttle Endeavour
carried a Coelophysis skull to the Mir space station, in
1998.
Coelophysis was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 225 to 220 million years ago
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Coelophysis Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Coelophysis:
- Coelophysis was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Coelophysis" means "hollow form" (referring to its hollow bones). This name was chosen by Edward D. Cope in 1889.
- Coelophysis was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Coelophysis was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Coelophysis was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Coelophysis was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Coelophysis lived between about 225 million years ago and 220 million years ago, during the Triassic period.
- Coelophysis lived in North America.
- Coelophysis was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Coelophysis may have been a cannibal. The evidence for this is fossilized remains of supposedly juvenile animals found "within" larger animals. However, in recent years, a number of scientists argue that such evidence has been misinterpreted, and there is no reason to believe that Coelophysis was a cannibal.
- Coelophysis was about 8 feet (2.4 meters) to 10 feet (3 meters) tall.
- Coelophysis weighed about 100 pounds (45 kilograms).
- Coelophysis is the official state fossil of New Mexico.
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By Ringstad Arnold
POP
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Coelophysis- Manufacturer: Pop!
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- ISBN: 1641855509
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Ringstad Arnold
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By Nicky Dee
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What's So Special About Coelophysis?- Manufacturer: Dragonfly Group
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- ISBN: 099352933X
- EAN: 9780993529337
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Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Nicky Dee
- Publication Date: November 1st, 2017
- Release Date: November 1st, 2017
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By Douglas Henderson
DIAL
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Dinosaur Ghosts: The Mystery of Coelophysis- Manufacturer: Dial
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- ISBNs: 9780803717213, 0803717210
- EAN: 9780803717213
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: First Edition
- Number of Pages: 32
- Authors: Douglas Henderson, J. Lynett Gillette
- Publication Date: April 1st, 1997
- Release Date: April 1st, 1997
Physical Description:- Size: 8.88 inches by 10.9 inches by 0.48 inches
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books
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Coelophysis And Other Dinosaurs of the South (Dinosaur Find)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
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- ISBN: 1404827471
- EAN: 9781404827479
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2006
- Release Date: September 1st, 2006
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By Peter Curtis
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Dinosaur Whizz! The Coelophysis (The World of Dinosaur Roar!)- Manufacturer: Macmillan Children's Books
- Brand: Macmillan Children's Books
- ISBN: 1509835687
- EAN: 9781509835683
- PartNumber: 9781509835683
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- Edition: Main Market
- Number of Pages: 0
- Authors: Peter Curtis, Jeanne Willis
- Publication Date: July 8th, 2021
- Release Date: July 8th, 2021
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- Weight: 0.70106999316 pounds
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By Janet Riechecky
The Childs World Inc
Released: January 1st, 1990
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Coelophysis : Dinosaurs Series- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 089565623X
- EAN: 9780895656230
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riechecky
- Publication Date: January 1st, 1990
- Release Date: January 1st, 1990
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- Weight: 0.65 pounds
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By Peter Curtis
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Rapido le Coelophysis- Manufacturer: LAROUSSE
- ISBN: 2035998301
- EAN: 9782035998309
- PartNumber: cpt-auo-446
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- Number of Pages: 2
- Author: Peter Curtis
- Publication Date: January 5th, 2022
- Release Date: January 5th, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 6.06298 inches by 7.36219 inches by 0.74803 inches
- Weight: 0.70988848364 pounds
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By David West
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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Coelophysis and Other Dinosaurs and Reptiles from the Upper Triassic- Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library
- Brand: Gareth Stevens Publishing
- ISBN: 1433967138
- EAN: 9781433967139
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: David West
- Publication Date: January 16th, 2012
- Release Date: January 16th, 2012
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- Weight: 0.35053499658 pounds
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Safari Ltd. Coelophysis Figurine - Detailed 7.25" Carnivorous Dinosaur Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 3+- Manufacturer: Safari Ltd.
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- Model: FBA_304529
- PartNumber: FBA_304529
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.1 inches by 7.0 Inches by 1.8 inches
- Weight: 0.06 Pounds
Features:- Realistic Coelophysis Figure: This Coelophysis toy figurine captures the distinctive features of one of the first agile meat-eating dinosaurs, including its slender build, sharp teeth, and three-toed feet.
- Scientifically Accurate: Designed in consultation with paleontologists, this figure is detailed and accurate, making it an excellent educational tool to teach children about prehistoric life.
- Safe and Durable: Made from high-quality, non-toxic, BPA-free plastic, this Coelophysis figure is safe for children to play with and durable enough to withstand hours of imaginative play.
- Educational Play: This Coelophysis toy encourages learning about the prehistoric world, stimulating curiosity about paleontology, evolution, and natural history.
- Part of Prehistoric World Collection: This Coelophysis figure is a part of Safari Ltd.'s esteemed Wild Safari Prehistoric World Collection, known for its detailed and scientifically accurate prehistoric creature models.
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REDBROKOLY Purple Coelophysis mascot costume character dressed with a Cardigan and Hats, Large- Manufacturer: Redbrokoly
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- Model: 4653990
- UPCs: 673419167116, 698887869171
- EANs: 0673419167116, 0698887869171
- PartNumber: 5887
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 14.88 inches by 22.91 inches by 3.43 inches
- Weight: 4.25 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Includes 4 hero minifigures and 3 dinosaurs andfeatures Dino Defense HQ, helicopter and car
- Dino Defense HQ features opening gates, moving crane with net, flick missiles, communications centre, laboratory, helicopter landing pad and 3 flick missiles
- Also features refilling station, helicopter and car
- Dino Defense HQ measures 30” (76cm) wide and 22” (56cm) high
- T-Rex stands over 6” (16cm) tall and 10" (27cm) long, Raptor stands over 3” (9cm) tall and 4" (12cm) long, Coelophysis stands over 1½” (5cm) tall and 3" (9cm) long
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