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I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

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The Naming and Classification of Camposaurus

This chapter discusses the naming and classification of Camposaurus, a dinosaur that was initially thought to be a junior synonym of another dinosaur called Coelophysis. However, Camposaurus was eventually given its own name due to its unique features, such as fused tarsals and details in the ankle bone. The chapter also mentions that some scientists still consider Camposaurus to be a junior synonym of Coelophysis, while others argue for its distinct classification.

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