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How were the dinosaurs unique among the reptiles?

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Chapter Evolution of the Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs, unlike other reptiles, had their legs tucked in underneath their bodies. This gave them the ability to run and walk very efficiently, eventually leading to some species becoming totally bipedal (two-footed). They also had a keener sense of smell, sight, and hearing, unlike the amphibians and primitive reptiles.

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