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    Who coined the word 'dinosaur' and its scientific category 'dinosauria?'

    Question #40884. Asked by shady shaker. (Nov 08 03 4:49 AM)


    TabbyTom

    Sir Richard Owen, in 1841. (Oxford English Dictionary)

    Nov 08 03, 6:43 AM


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