Today's Google Doodle honours the discovery of Staurikosaurus, an early theropod dinosaur. The discovery was considered an epochal event in archaeology as it shed light on the evolution of the Great Reptiles. "Celebrating the Staurikosaurus," a post by Google Doodle read. The Staurikosaurus is a 208.5 million-year-old dinosaur that has been named after a star. The search engine giant honoured Staurikosaurus' discovery by showing an animated sketch that portrayed a Staurikosaurus dinosaur sprinting across a primaeval environment. The animated doodle emphasises the dinosaur's swiftness and nimbleness while also showcasing its unique elongated tail and two-legged posture. Additionally, the doodle also features the Staurikosaurus's jagged teeth, thus indicating its carnivorous nature. Also called the "Southern Cross Lizard," the Staurikosauru was named after its celestial origin. On this day in 2010, Alcober OA and Martinez RN published a silhouette reconstruction of the skeleton of the Staurikosaurus. Google Doodle is Celebrating Classic Popcorn Today: How to Play Fun Interactive Game With the Favourite Snack!.

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