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• Gallimimus

  Gallimimus was a large theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, living around 70 million years ago in Mongolia. It was likely omnivorous or herbivorous and known for its ostrich-like appearance.

  

• Ammonites

  Ammonites were marine cephalopods with coiled shells, living from the Devonian to the end of the Cretaceous period, around 66 million years ago. They were diverse and widespread, serving as important index fossils for dating rocks.

  

• Deinonychus

  Deinonychus was a small, carnivorous theropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, living around 115–95 million years ago in the western United States. Known for its sickle-shaped claw, it was an agile dinosaur with bird-like features.

  

• Corythoraptor

  Corythoraptor was an omnivorous oviraptorid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, living around 67–66 million years ago in what is now southern China. It is known for its cassowary-like crest and likely feathered body.

  

• Ichthyosaurus

  Ichthyosaurus was a carnivorous marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period, found in Europe. Known for its dolphin-like shape, it was a fast swimmer and gave birth to live young.

  

• Zalmoxes

  Zalmoxes was a small, herbivorous ornithopod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, living around 70–66 million years ago on Hațeg Island in what is now Romania. It is known for its robust build and adaptation to island life.

  

• Dilophosaurus

  Dilophosaurus was a carnivorous, bipedal theropod dinosaur from the Early Jurassic period, living around 185 million years ago in what is now North America. It was the largest predator of its time in the region, known for its distinctive two crests on its head.

  

• Spinosaurus

  Spinosaurus was a large carnivorous theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, living around 99–94 million years ago in North Africa. It is known for its semi-aquatic adaptations and distinctive sail-like spine.

  

• Elasmosaurus

  Elasmosaurus was a long-necked, carnivorous marine reptile from the Late Cretaceous period, living around 80–77 million years ago in what is now Kansas. It was the longest member of the plesiosaurs, using its four flippers to navigate the ancient seas.

  

• Psittacosaurus

  Psittacosaurus was a small herbivorous ceratopsian (horned dinosaur) from the Early Cretaceous period, living around 125–100 million years ago in Asia. It is notable for its numerous species and well-preserved fossils, including some with skin and color patterns.