How do you name a dinosaur?

Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor–what’s in a dinosaur name? Join paleontologist Roger Benson as he explains the process for naming a dinosaur species, and the different sources of inspiration scientists draw on to come up with memorable names for the fossils they find.

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Discover how paleontologists use anatomy, geography, historical figures, and even celebrities to add unique and informative names to the dinosaur family tree. Learn the inspiration behind names like Diplodocus and Stegosaurus in the fascinating world of paleontological nomenclature (the system of giving scientific names to species).

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[albertnedelman]

The best extinct reptile name is Aerodactylus scolopacieps. Theoretically named Aerodactylus, or wind-finger, as a descriptive name, in practical terms named after a Pokemon

[possumsinatrenchcoat]

if you'd like an intro for fun scientific names, I'd like to put forward the mini genus of frogs named by Mark Scherz

[joeshar.]

Well, there should an extended part, explaining not the beginning but the ending part of the name.

-saurus: common use
-raptor: for small and fast predators
-ceratops: herbivore with horns
-dromeus: for runners
-odon: with distinct teeth

You cannot name "Tyrannoceratops Rex"

[turbo]

What are the six dinosaurs that named after the famous people(genus and species)?

[IndriidaeNT]

This video is so cool, if I were to become a paleontologist someday and discover a new dinosaur or pterosaur species via a fossil in the field, I would name it after its country, a celebrity or one of my favorite things.

[kylechurch]

Who knew that beetle scientists could be so sassy?

[JosephConte-ebxx]

What type of there was Siats? (The Man Eating Monster)

[twonumber]

Probably not a great idea naming things after celebrities.

[michaelcaprio]

Paleontology is the grown up version of Pokemon, it's all about taxonomy