Maniraptora

dinosaur infraorder
Also known as: Deinonychosauria

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    In dinosaur: Tetanurae

    The maniraptorans comprise birds, dromaeosaurs, and troodontids. Dromaeosaurs were medium-size predators with long, grasping arms and hands, moderately long legs, and a specialized stiffened tail that could be used for active balance control. Their feet bore large talons on one toe that were evidently used for…

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