harringtonii

harringtonii is a term that most commonly refers to a species of dinosaur, specifically the *Harringtoniana*. This theropod dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic period. It is known from fossil remains discovered in North America, particularly in the Morrison Formation. The *Harringtoniana* was a medium-sized carnivorous dinosaur, likely preying on smaller animals. Its exact phylogenetic placement within the theropod lineage has been subject to some debate among paleontologists, with various studies proposing different relationships to other known groups.

The genus name *Harringtoniana* honors the Harrington family, who have been significant patrons of paleontology and natural history museums. The species name *harringtonii* is often used to denote a specific specimen or a closely related taxon within the genus, though in common usage, it is frequently used interchangeably with the genus name itself when referring to the dinosaur. Research continues to shed light on the anatomy, behavior, and evolutionary history of *harringtonii* and its relatives, contributing to our understanding of dinosaur diversity during the Mesozoic Era.