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Maiasaura
Known for Parental Care Evidence
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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- Maiasaura PeeblesorumThe scientific name of Maiasaura is Maiasaura Peeblesorum. Maiasaura Peeblesorum was a duck-billed dinosaur known for nesting behavior and parental care.
Physical Characteristics
Length 📏
"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"Length Type 📏
"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"- Medium (3-10M)Maiasaura was a Medium (3-10M) sized dinosaur Medium-sized dinosaurs between 3 and 10 meters in length
Distinguishing Features 🦄
Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification- Duck-Like BillThe distinguishing features of Maiasaura are Duck-Like Bill. These dinosaurs had bills resembling modern ducks for efficient plant processing Click to see all.
- Neural CrestsThe distinguishing features of Maiasaura are Neural Crests. These dinosaurs had distinctive bony projections along their vertebrae Click to see all.
Classification
For whom 👩
Target audience interested in this dinosaur species- StudentsMaiasaura would be particularly interesting for Students. Dinosaurs that help students learn about paleontology and evolution
Purpose 📚
Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur- Educational ProgramsMaiasaura 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- First evidence of dinosaur parental care
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 CretaceousMaiasaura 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- HadrosauridaeThe family classification of Maiasaura is Hadrosauridae. Hadrosauridae were duck-billed dinosaurs specialized in processing plant material.
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 Maiasaura 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- Late CretaceousMaiasaura 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- North AmericaFossils of Maiasaura were found in North America. Dinosaurs discovered in North America showcase unique adaptations to the continent's diverse environments
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur- Extensive Fossil RecordThese dinosaurs have numerous fossil specimens found across different locations
- Nesting Behavior EvidenceSpecies with fossil evidence of nesting and parental care behaviors
Cons ❌
Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur- Limited Defensive Features
- Predator Vulnerability
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