I WONDER - What Makes The Megalosaurus's Name Unique?

I WONDER - What Makes The Megalosaurus's Name Unique?

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The Megalosaurus holds a special place in history as the first dinosaur to receive a scientific name, a milestone achieved by William Buckland in 1824. This event marked the dawn of paleontology, the study of ancient life through fossils. The name Megalosaurus, meaning 'great lizard', was chosen to reflect the large size inferred from its fossilized remains.

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