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'''Dinosaur''' is a human term that describes various reptilian-like life forms that inhabit the [[galaxy]].<sup>{{Fn|1</sup> }}
The term does not imply a biological relationship between different creatures, but rather reptilian similarities in appearance. Apart from that, dinosaurs can vary tremendously in size and form. Larger dinosaurs are especially common on [[death world]]s, where they are often among the main predators.<sup>{{Fn|1</sup>}}
The word "dinosaur" is derived from the name that was given to the prehistoric animals that lived on [[Terra|ancient earth]], long before mankind.<sup>{{Fn|1, }}{{Fn|2</sup>}}
==Known creatures referred to as dinosaurs==
*[[Archaeosaur]] <sup>{{Fn|2</sup>}}*[[Carnosaurus]] <sup>{{Fn|4</sup>}}*[['''Dinosaur (creature)'''{{Fn|Dinosaur]] <sup>3</sup>}}*[[Megasaurus]] <sup>{{Fn|4</sup>}}
==Sources==
*<sup>{{Endn|1</sup>}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], p.210*<sup>{{Endn|2</sup>}}: ''[[Battle of the Archaeosaurs (Short Story)]]'' by [[Barrington J. Bayley]]*<sup>{{Endn|3</sup>}}: ''[[In the Belly of the Beast (Short Story)]]'' by [[William King]]*<sup>{{Endn|4</sup>}}: [[WD126]]: ''Knights'' by [[Andy Chambers]], p. 29
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