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Cetiosaurus

Known for Ocean Lizard Misconception

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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 Cetiosaurus 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

Cetiosaurus Oxoniensis

The scientific name of Cetiosaurus is Cetiosaurus Oxoniensis. Early sauropod with typical long neck and tail structure

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

18 meters

Cetiosaurus measured 18 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Large (10-20M)

Cetiosaurus 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

Long Neck

The distinguishing features of Cetiosaurus are Long Neck. These dinosaurs had elongated necks for reaching varied food sources Click to see all.

Column-Like Limbs

The distinguishing features of Cetiosaurus are Column-Like Limbs.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Museum Curators

Cetiosaurus would be particularly interesting for Museum Curators. Dinosaurs that make effective museum specimens
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Paleoclimatology Research

Cetiosaurus is primarily studied for Paleoclimatology Research. Dinosaurs that provide evidence about prehistoric climate conditions

Educational Programs

Cetiosaurus is primarily studied for Educational Programs. Dinosaurs well-suited for teaching paleontology and prehistoric life

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Initially thought to be a marine creature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Too heavy for swimming lessons

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

6

The fossil completeness score for Cetiosaurus is 6. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

7

The educational value score for Cetiosaurus is 7. Click to see all.
Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

6

The public interest score for Cetiosaurus is 6. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

6.8

The overall score for Cetiosaurus is 6.8. Click to see all.

Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

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

Middle Jurassic

Cetiosaurus lived during the Middle Jurassic Dinosaurs that lived during the middle part of the Jurassic period
Discovery Location 🌍

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

Oxfordshire England

The discovery location of Cetiosaurus is Oxfordshire England. Oxfordshire's clay pits contain important European dinosaur fossils Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Cetiosauridae

The family classification of Cetiosaurus is Cetiosauridae. Cetiosaurids were early sauropod dinosaurs that helped establish the classic sauropod body plan 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

Herding

The social behavior of Cetiosaurus was Herding. Dinosaurs that lived and moved together in groups for protection and social interaction

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Middle Jurassic

Cetiosaurus existed during the Middle Jurassic. Middle Jurassic dinosaurs represent a transitional period in dinosaur evolution
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

Europe

Fossils of Cetiosaurus were found in Europe. Dinosaurs discovered in European geological formations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Complete Skeletal Remains

Dinosaurs with exceptionally well-preserved complete skeletal structures

Important For Sauropod Evolution

These species provide key insights into how sauropod dinosaurs evolved over time
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Fragmented Remains

Limited Behavior Data

These dinosaurs have limited evidence about their behavioral patterns and social structure Click to see all.

Alternatives to Cetiosaurus

Known for Early Sauropod Relative

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

📚 is more educational than Cetiosaurus

👥 is more popular than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Known for Armored Sauropod

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Known for Longest Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Cetiosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

📚 is more educational than Cetiosaurus

👥 is more popular than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Known for Unique Sail-Backed Dinosaur

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Known for Complex Head Crest

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

📚 is more educational than Cetiosaurus

👥 is more popular than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Argentinosaurus

Known for Largest Known Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Cetiosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Cetiosaurus

📚 is more educational than Cetiosaurus

👥 is more popular than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Known for Defensive Spikes Arrangement

Known for Duck-Billed Dinosaur Adaptations

🦴 is more complete than Cetiosaurus

📚 is more educational than Cetiosaurus

👥 is more popular than Cetiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

Known for Asian Spinosaur

⭐ is rated higher than Cetiosaurus

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