Geminiraptor

Gem-e-ny-rap-tore.
By Nisha Yadav
Published on

Nisha Yadav

Physicist

Nisha Yadav is a dedicated physicist whose work bridges the gap between physics and paleontology. With a deep interest in the processes that preserve ancient life, she explores how physical principles govern fossilization and the preservation of extinct species.

Cite Feedback Print

Cite This Article

Yadav, N. (2014, April 18). Geminiraptor. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/geminiraptor/

copy

Name

Geminiraptor (Twins thief).

Phonetic

Gem-e-ny-rap-tore.

Named By

Phil Senter, James I. Kirkland, John Bird & Jeff A. Bartlett - 2010.

Classification

Chordata, Reptilia, Dinosauria, Saurischia, Theropoda, Troodontoidea, Troodontidae.

Diet

Carnivore.

Species

G. suarezarum

Size

Uncertain due to lack of post cranial remains, but possibly about 1.5 meters long..

Known locations

USA, Utah - Cedar Mountain Formation, Yellow Cat member.

Time Period

Barremian of the Cretaceous.

Fossil representation

Partial maxilla.

In Depth

       Although only described from a partial maxilla, Geminiraptor has still been a significant discovery since it was the first troodont dinosaur known to have lived in early Cretaceous North America. The name Geminiraptor was established to honour Celina and Marina Suarez, twin sisters and the geologists who discovered the Geminiraptor holotype specimen.

Further Reading

– A New Troodontid Theropod Dinosaur from the Lower Cretaceous of Utah. – PLoS ONE 5 (12): e14329 – Phil Senter, James I. Kirkland, John Bird & Jeff A. Bartlett – 2010.

SPECIES SPOTLIGHT

© 2024 Prehistoric-Wildlife, All Rights Reserved

The information here is completely free for your own study and research purposes, but please don't copy the articles word for word and claim them as your own work. The world of prehistory is constantly changing with the advent of new discoveries, and its best if you use this information as a jumping off point for your own research.