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Ouranosaurus

Known for Unique Sail-Backed Dinosaur

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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 Ouranosaurus 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

Ouranosaurus Nigeriensis

The scientific name of Ouranosaurus is Ouranosaurus Nigeriensis. Ouranosaurus Nigeriensis was an unusual dinosaur with a tall sail-like structure on its back. Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

8.2 meters

Ouranosaurus measured 8.2 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

Ouranosaurus 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

Sail-Like Back Spine

The distinguishing features of Ouranosaurus are Sail-Like Back Spine.

Long Snout

The distinguishing features of Ouranosaurus are Long Snout.

Classification

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Had tall neural spines forming a sail on its back
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Could've been used as a solar panel but probably wasn't that smart

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

7

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

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

7

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

6

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

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

7.2

The overall score for Ouranosaurus is 7.2. Click to see all.

Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

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

Early Cretaceous

Ouranosaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous Dinosaurs that lived during the early part of the Cretaceous period 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

Niger Africa

The discovery location of Ouranosaurus is Niger Africa. Niger's Sahara Desert holds important African dinosaur fossil sites Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Hadrosauridae

The family classification of Ouranosaurus is Hadrosauridae. Hadrosauridae were duck-billed dinosaurs specialized in processing plant material. 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 Ouranosaurus was Herding. Dinosaurs that lived and moved together in groups for protection and social interaction Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Early Cretaceous

Ouranosaurus existed during the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous period show evolutionary adaptations to changing environments Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

Africa

Fossils of Ouranosaurus were found in Africa. Dinosaurs discovered in African geological formations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Well-Preserved Fossils

Unique Anatomy

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Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Fossil Records

Fragile Sail Structure

Dinosaurs with vulnerable sail-like structures on their backs Click to see all.

Alternatives to Ouranosaurus

Known for Asian Spinosaur

Known for Early Sauropod Relative

Known for Defensive Spikes Arrangement

Known for Armored Sauropod

📏 is longer than Ouranosaurus

Pachycephalosaurus

Known for Head-Butting Behavior

📚 is more educational than Ouranosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ouranosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ouranosaurus

Known for Largest Known Raptor

📚 is more educational than Ouranosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ouranosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ouranosaurus

Known for Distinctive Plates

📏 is longer than Ouranosaurus

📚 is more educational than Ouranosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ouranosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ouranosaurus

Known for Complex Head Crest

📏 is longer than Ouranosaurus

📚 is more educational than Ouranosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ouranosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ouranosaurus

Known for First Discovered Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Ouranosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Ouranosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Ouranosaurus

📚 is more educational than Ouranosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ouranosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ouranosaurus

Known for Horn Display

🦴 is more complete than Ouranosaurus

📚 is more educational than Ouranosaurus

👥 is more popular than Ouranosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Ouranosaurus

FAQ about Ouranosaurus