neotheropods
Neotheropods are a clade of theropod dinosaurs that emerged during the Late Jurassic period. This group is characterized by a number of derived features, including a fused ischia, a reduced fibula, and a distinctive ankle structure. Neotheropods represent a significant evolutionary step within the theropod lineage, paving the way for the development of many later groups.
The most well-known and diverse subgroup within Neotheropoda is Coelurosauria, which encompasses a vast array of
Fossil discoveries have revealed that many neotheropods possessed feathers. This has revolutionized our understanding of dinosaur