This mentioned taxonomy is an attempt to make an conclusive assignment from the different classifications of various scientists. Because the taxonomy may change due to the latest investigative methods and other findings, our map is a guide only.
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Gilmore, 1924
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Troodontidae
Alternative Name
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Saurornithoididae
Barsbold, 1974
Ref.: R. Barsbold. 1974. Saurornithoididae, a new family of small theropod dinosaurs from Central Asia and North America. Palaeontologia Polonica 30:5-22
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