What is the meaning of the word "ibero-mesornis"?
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A fossil bird that lived in Spain during the Cretaceous period. NOUN
- Iberomesornis had a small, sleek body, moderately long legs, a short, feathery tail, long wings, and a presumably long head.
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Sparrow-sized fossil bird of the Cretaceous period having a vestigial tail; considered possibly the third most primitive of all birds. NOUN
- Iberomesornis is usually recreated with teeth in the beak, which is likely correct since most birds have retained teeth all the way to the late Cretaceous and even beyond.