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Giganotosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

Table of content

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"

Carnivore

The diet of Giganotosaurus is Carnivore Describes dinosaurs that primarily ate meat and hunted other animals for food 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

Giganotosaurus Carolinii

The scientific name of Giganotosaurus is Giganotosaurus Carolinii. Giganotosaurus Carolinii was one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs, slightly larger than T-Rex.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

13 meters

Giganotosaurus measured 13 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Large (10-20M)

Giganotosaurus 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

Massive Skull

The distinguishing features of Giganotosaurus are Massive Skull.

Serrated Teeth

The distinguishing features of Giganotosaurus are Serrated Teeth.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Paleontologists

Giganotosaurus would be particularly interesting for Paleontologists. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for paleontological research
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Scientific Research

Giganotosaurus is primarily studied for Scientific Research. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for various scientific studies

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Larger than T-Rex
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Size isn't everything but it helps

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

7

The fossil completeness score for Giganotosaurus is 7. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

9

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

9

The public interest score for Giganotosaurus is 9. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.4

The overall score for Giganotosaurus is 8.4. 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

Giganotosaurus 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

Argentina

The discovery location of Giganotosaurus is Argentina. Describes dinosaurs unearthed from various fossil sites across Argentina Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Carcharodontosauridae

The family classification of Giganotosaurus is Carcharodontosauridae. Carcharodontosaurids were large predatory dinosaurs known for their sharp, serrated teeth 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

Pack Hunting

The social behavior of Giganotosaurus was Pack Hunting. Dinosaurs that hunted together in coordinated groups to take down prey

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Cretaceous

Giganotosaurus 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 America

Fossils of Giganotosaurus 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

Impressive Size

These dinosaurs were known for their extraordinary body dimensions

Well-Preserved Specimens
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Fossil Records

Incomplete Understanding

Some dinosaur species have aspects that remain mysterious due to limited evidence Click to see all.

Alternatives to Giganotosaurus

Carcharodontosaurus

Known for African Apex Predator

Known for Unique Skull Horns

🦴 is more complete than Giganotosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Giganotosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Giganotosaurus

Known for Flight Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Giganotosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Giganotosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Giganotosaurus

Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

Known for Super Giant

📏 is longer than Giganotosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Giganotosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Giganotosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Giganotosaurus

Known for Armored Sauropod

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Known for Apex Predator

🦴 is more complete than Giganotosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Giganotosaurus

📚 is more educational than Giganotosaurus

👥 is more popular than Giganotosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Giganotosaurus

Known for Largest Known Raptor

Known for Pack Hunting

🦴 is more complete than Giganotosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Giganotosaurus

👥 is more popular than Giganotosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Giganotosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

📏 is longer than Giganotosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Giganotosaurus

👥 is more popular than Giganotosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Giganotosaurus

FAQ about Giganotosaurus