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Dreadnoughtus
Known for Super Giant
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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- Dreadnoughtus SchraniThe scientific name of Dreadnoughtus is Dreadnoughtus Schrani. Dreadnoughtus Schrani was one of the largest known land animals, weighing as much as a dozen elephants.
Physical Characteristics
Length 📏
"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"Length Type 📏
"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"- Giant (Over 20M)Dreadnoughtus was a Giant (Over 20M) sized dinosaur Massive dinosaurs exceeding 20 meters in length
Distinguishing Features 🦄
Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification- Massive SizeThe distinguishing features of Dreadnoughtus are Massive Size. These dinosaurs were among the largest land animals ever to exist Click to see all.
- Robust LimbsThe distinguishing features of Dreadnoughtus are Robust Limbs. These dinosaurs possessed particularly strong and thick limb bones Click to see all.
Classification
For whom 👩
Target audience interested in this dinosaur species- PaleontologistsDreadnoughtus would be particularly interesting for Paleontologists. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for paleontological research
Purpose 📚
Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur- Scientific ResearchDreadnoughtus is primarily studied for Scientific Research. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for various scientific studies
- Evolutionary StudiesDreadnoughtus is primarily studied for Evolutionary Studies. Dinosaurs that demonstrate key evolutionary adaptations and transitions
Facts
Interesting Fact 🧐
Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur- Most complete giant titanosaur ever found
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur- Too big to fit in most dating pools
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"- Late CretaceousDreadnoughtus lived during the Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs that lived during the final period before extinction
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- TitanosauriaThe family classification of Dreadnoughtus is Titanosauria. Titanosauria were among the largest land animals ever, with massive bodies.
Behavioral Characteristics
Social Behavior 🐣
Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis- HerdingThe social behavior of Dreadnoughtus 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- Late CretaceousDreadnoughtus existed during the Late Cretaceous. Late Cretaceous dinosaurs showcase peak dinosaur diversity before extinction
Made In 🌎
The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered- South AmericaFossils of Dreadnoughtus 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- Excellent PreservationThese dinosaurs have fossils with exceptional detail and completeness
- Size Record HolderDinosaurs that currently hold various size-related records
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