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Amargasaurus
Known for Sail-Backed Sauropod
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Basic Information
Diet Type 🥩
"Primary feeding behavior and dietary preferences of the dinosaur, indicating whether it was a meat-eater, plant-eater, or had a mixed diet"Scientific Name 🦖
Unique formal name given to each dinosaur species which includes genus and species designation,Used for taxonomic identification and classification in scientific literature- Amargasaurus CazauiThe scientific name of Amargasaurus is Amargasaurus Cazaui. Unique sauropod with distinctive double row of spines along its neck and back
Physical Characteristics
Length 📏
"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"Length Type 📏
"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"- Large (10-20M)Amargasaurus was a Large (10-20M) sized dinosaur Large dinosaurs between 10 and 20 meters in length
Distinguishing Features 🦄
Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification- Double Row Of SpinesThe distinguishing features of Amargasaurus are Double Row Of Spines.
- Long NeckThe distinguishing features of Amargasaurus are Long Neck. These dinosaurs had elongated necks for reaching varied food sources Click to see all.
Classification
For whom 👩
Target audience interested in this dinosaur species- Dinosaur EnthusiastsAmargasaurus would be particularly interesting for Dinosaur Enthusiasts. Dinosaurs that interest amateur paleontologists and dinosaur fans
Purpose 📚
Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur- Educational ProgramsAmargasaurus is primarily studied for Educational Programs. Dinosaurs well-suited for teaching paleontology and prehistoric life
- Museum ExhibitionsAmargasaurus is primarily studied for Museum Exhibitions. Dinosaurs that make impressive and educational museum exhibits
Facts
Interesting Fact 🧐
Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur- Had unique double row of neural spines
Scientific Data
Fossil Completeness 🦴
Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaurResearch Value 🔬
Rating of the scientific importance and research potentialEducational Value 📚
Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposesPublic Interest 👥
Rating of general public interest and popularityScore ⭐
Overall rating combining various scoring attributes
Historical Context
Time Period 🕗
"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"- Early CretaceousAmargasaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous Dinosaurs that lived during the early part of the Cretaceous period
Discovery Location 🌍
Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution
Scientific Classification
Family Classification 🦕
Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships- DicraeosauridaeThe family classification of Amargasaurus is Dicraeosauridae. Dicraeosauridae were medium-sized sauropods with distinctive spines along their necks.
Behavioral Characteristics
Social Behavior 🐣
Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis- Social GroupsThe social behavior of Amargasaurus was Social Groups. Dinosaurs that lived in organized social structures with defined roles
Basic Info
Made In Date 🕒
The geological period when the dinosaur existed- Early CretaceousAmargasaurus existed during the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous period show evolutionary adaptations to changing environments
Made In 🌎
The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered- South AmericaFossils of Amargasaurus were found in South America. Dinosaurs found in South America demonstrate distinct characteristics adapted to ancient Gondwana
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur- Distinctive AppearanceThese dinosaurs stand out with unique physical features that make them easily recognizable
- Complete Skeleton
- Unique Anatomy
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