Cimolopteryx maxima
Cimolopteryx maxima
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="cimolopteryx-maxima"></dinofyi-dinosaur>A species of Cimolopteryx from the Cretaceous of North America, C. maxima is the largest known member of its genus, as its name implies. Known from fragmentary limb bones, this carnivorous bird inhabited Late Cretaceous North American ecosystems alongside diverse dinosaur faunas and represents avian diversity near the end of the Mesozoic.
Diet & Feeding
Cimolopteryx maxima was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.
Discovery & Naming
| Keşif Yeri | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diyet | Carnivore |
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