Which of the following dinosaurs belongs to the Theropod clade?

a. Maniraptors

b. Stegesaurids

c. Brachiosaurs

d. Ceratopsians

Maniraptors. (Ans. A)

Explanation:

Coelurosauria is a subgroup of containing all the Theropod dinosaurs which include Maniraptorans.

Maniraptors clade which is defined as all dinosaurs closer to birds, the only dinosaurs group alive today. They are the only dinosaurs which are known to have ossified sternal plates (breast bones) & are known by long arms and 3 fingered hands, as well as semi-lunate bone, are present in the wrist.

Maniraptors clade is the only dinosaurs clade known to includes flying members.