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Ankylosaurus

Known for Armored Defense

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Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Classification
Facts
Scientific Data

Historical Context
Scientific Classification
Behavioral Characteristics
Basic Info
Characteristics
Evaluation
Alternatives
FAQ

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"

Herbivore

The diet of Ankylosaurus is Herbivore Describes dinosaurs that exclusively ate plants and vegetation Click to see all.
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

Ankylosaurus Magniventris

The scientific name of Ankylosaurus is Ankylosaurus Magniventris. Heavily armored dinosaur with distinctive tail club and body armor Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"

6.25 meters

Ankylosaurus measured 6.25 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

Ankylosaurus was a Medium (3-10M) sized dinosaur Medium-sized dinosaurs between 3 and 10 meters in length Click to see all.
Distinguishing Features 🦄

Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification

Armored Body

The distinguishing features of Ankylosaurus are Armored Body. These dinosaurs had natural body armor for protection Click to see all.

Club Tail

The distinguishing features of Ankylosaurus are Club Tail. These dinosaurs had massive club-like structures at tail ends Click to see all.

Spikes

The distinguishing features of Ankylosaurus are Spikes. Body spikes provided crucial defense against predators and possibly played roles in display and recognition Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Children

Ankylosaurus would be particularly interesting for Children. Dinosaurs that appeal to children and spark interest in paleontology Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Scientific Research

Ankylosaurus is primarily studied for Scientific Research. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for various scientific studies Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Had natural armor like a tank
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Nature's first tank with poor gas mileage

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

8

The fossil completeness score for Ankylosaurus is 8. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

The research value score for Ankylosaurus is 8. Click to see all.
Educational Value 📚

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

9

The educational value score for Ankylosaurus is 9. Click to see all.
Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

8

The public interest score for Ankylosaurus is 8. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.6

The overall score for Ankylosaurus is 8.6. Click to see all.

Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"

Late Cretaceous

Ankylosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs that lived during the final period before extinction Click to see all.
Discovery Location 🌍

Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution

Montana USA

The discovery location of Ankylosaurus is Montana USA. Montana's fossil-rich formations have produced numerous well-preserved dinosaur specimens Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships

Ankylosauridae

The family classification of Ankylosaurus is Ankylosauridae. Ankylosaurs were heavily armored herbivores with distinctive defensive features Click to see all.

Behavioral Characteristics

Social Behavior 🐣

Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis

Solitary

The social behavior of Ankylosaurus was Solitary. Dinosaurs that primarily lived and hunted alone Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Cretaceous

Ankylosaurus existed during the Late Cretaceous. Late Cretaceous dinosaurs showcase peak dinosaur diversity before extinction Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

North America

Fossils of Ankylosaurus were found in North America. Dinosaurs discovered in North America showcase unique adaptations to the continent's diverse environments Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Heavy Armor

Defensive Weapon
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Slow Speed

Limited Vision

Species with poor or restricted eyesight capabilities Click to see all.

Alternatives to Ankylosaurus

Known for Defense Mechanism

🦴 is more complete than Ankylosaurus

Known for Parental Care Evidence

📏 is longer than Ankylosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Ankylosaurus

Known for Horn Display

🦴 is more complete than Ankylosaurus

Pachycephalosaurus

Known for Head-Butting Behavior

Known for Dragon Appearance

👥 is more popular than Ankylosaurus

Known for Flight Capabilities

📏 is longer than Ankylosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Ankylosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ankylosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ankylosaurus

Known for Ancestral Ceratopsian

Known for Complex Head Crest

📏 is longer than Ankylosaurus

Known for Flying Ability

📏 is longer than Ankylosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Ankylosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ankylosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ankylosaurus

Therizinosaurus

Known for Longest Claws

📏 is longer than Ankylosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Ankylosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ankylosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ankylosaurus

FAQ about Ankylosaurus