Sinosauropteryx
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| phylum | Chordata | Sinosauropteryx was the first genus of dinosaur outside of Avialae (birds and their immediate relatives) to be found with evidence of feathers. They were covered with "furry" coats of very simple filament-like feathers. Structures that indicate colouration have been preserved for some of the feathers, which also makes Sinosauropteryx the first non-avialian dinosaurs where colouration has been determined. Colouration includes a banded tail with reddish and light bands. Some contention has arisen with an alternative interpretation of the filamentous impression as remains of collagen fibres. Sinosauropteryx prima lived in what is now northeastern China during the early Cretaceous period.
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| clade | Diapsida | |
| infraclass | Dinosauria | |
| order | Saurischia | |
| Suborder | Theropoda | |
| family | Compsognathidae | |
| genus | Sinosauropteryx | |
| Period | Early Cretaceous |
