Troodon

troodon are a species of intelligent dinosaur that lived 66 million years ago and reappeared first in its hybrid form as the Dinosauroid version later on the Mesozoic island. much like its Homo Arcanus form, they are highly intelligent and use tools and strategies to survive in this harsh world. Troodons not only have a venomous bite but also have the capability of parrot speech whenever they are at max level of adaptation. the creature usually has green or light blue plumage but soon at max adaptation becomes cyan and its tail/claw feathers become lazer red. when hunting troodon sometimes use bugs as bait for fish and mice before suddenly striking. As a Sabotage class creature(Subclass: Rush down), Troodon reach a height of just 1.20 meters and a length of 3 meters. during wars they ride the backs of larger predators to only jump off and spike their toes into the eyeballs of enemy soldiers.

## Biology

*Troodon* is a dubious genus from the Two Medicine Formation. *T. formosus* was once considered one of the most prolific species in North America, but in the recent years, most of its fossils were moved to the genera *Stenonychosaurus*, *Latenivenatrix*, and some teeth from Hell Creek were given to *Pectinodon*, leaving only the type specimen, a tooth, to the genera. This leaves no diagnostic traits that can differentiate *Troodon* from its relatives, although a handful of large undescribed specimens from Alaska could potentially be assigned to its genus in the future. The in-game *Troodon* most closely resembles the wolf-sized *Stenonychosaurus*. Interestingly enough due to the rules of Taxonomy, the group name for these two genera is still called *Troodontidae*.

The Troodontidae family is a sister group to the Dromaeosauridae. The family relation can be seen in the genus sporting a similar raised, sickle-shaped claw on the foot. This claw was likely used to aid in climbing as well as in pinning down prey underfoot while killing or eating, as early Mesozoic birds and modern birds of prey have similar claws. The serrations of its teeth are similar to those of herbivorous reptiles like iguanas, leading to frequent suggestions that it was an omnivore. The wear patterns on the teeth show that it preferred soft foods.

Troodon is believed to be among the most intelligent dinosaurs. This is based off the family having some of the largest brains for their body size across Dinosauria. While other factors beyond brain-to-body size ratio do exist when accounting for intelligence, it is still reasonable to assume Troodontids were among the smartest animals on the planet in their time. Some paleontologists speculate that *Troodon* was as smart as a modern-day fox.

*Troodon* was covered in feathers like all members of its family. In life, one could have favorably compared its appearance to a toothed bird with a long tail. at max adaptation the feathers become cyan blue and get red versions on certain tips.

## Moveset

Moves: Tackle, Astonish, Bite, Poison fang, tail whip, Howl, Beat up, Nasty plot, Toe slash, Dragon dance, shriek, Snarl, Psybeam, Psychic fangs.

## Discovery

Discovered in 3086, the troodon itself was rediscovered with a fish in its mouth. apparently this troodon knew one of the scientists because it did a small wink before running off with it.

## Trivia

Troodon feathers have magical properties.