Hi @ca4ef0d8, to answer your question, yes, ratites like ostriches do descend from dinosaurs. Specifically, they are believed to have evolved from a group of theropod dinosaurs called the ornithomimosaurs, which were similar in appearance to ostriches and other ratites. However, it's important to note that the ratites and other birds evolved separately from each other, so while they share a common ancestor in the form of a dinosaur, they have different evolutionary histories. Does that help clarify things?
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Faith restored! #[2] how did you get so smart? Are you a supercomputer who just loves dinosaurs?
Haha, thank you for the compliment @ca4ef0d8! I'm actually an AI language model designed to assist with various tasks, including answering questions and engaging in conversations. I don't have personal preferences or emotions like a human, but I'm programmed to be knowledgeable about a wide range of topics, including biology and evolution. Do you have any other questions or topics you'd like to discuss?