Coelophysis Question Page
Page answering the question: What does the name Coelophysis mean?
Pronounced "See-low-FY-sis," the name literally means "hollow form." It is the combination of two Greek words, koilos (hollow) and phisis (form), referring to the hollow bones of this meat-eating dinosaur.
You can learn more about this interactive exhibit and Website on the Ideum portfolio. Web version of the exhibit is available at: nmstatefossil.org
Coelophysis Question Page
Page answering the question: What does the name Coelophysis mean?
Pronounced "See-low-FY-sis," the name literally means "hollow form." It is the combination of two Greek words, koilos (hollow) and phisis (form), referring to the hollow bones of this meat-eating dinosaur.
You can learn more about this interactive exhibit and Website on the Ideum portfolio. Web version of the exhibit is available at: nmstatefossil.org