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Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

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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 Parasaurolophus 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

Parasaurolophus Walkeri

The scientific name of Parasaurolophus is Parasaurolophus Walkeri. Parasaurolophus Walkeri was a hadrosaurid with a long, hollow head crest used for making sounds.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

10 meters

Parasaurolophus measured 10 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Large (10-20M)

Parasaurolophus 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

Hollow Head Crest

The distinguishing features of Parasaurolophus are Hollow Head Crest. These dinosaurs had distinctive hollow cranial crests used for sound production Click to see all.

Duck-Like Bill

The distinguishing features of Parasaurolophus are Duck-Like Bill. These dinosaurs had bills resembling modern ducks for efficient plant processing Click to see all.

Bipedal Stance

The distinguishing features of Parasaurolophus are Bipedal Stance.

Duck Bill

The distinguishing features of Parasaurolophus are Duck Bill. Dinosaurs with duck-like bills were specialized plant-eaters adapted for processing vegetation Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Museum Curators

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

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Educational Programs

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

Evolutionary Studies

Parasaurolophus 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

Could make loud trumpet-like calls
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Original brass section of dinosaur orchestra

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

7

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

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

8

The educational value score for Parasaurolophus is 8. Click to see all.
Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

9

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

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.4

The overall score for Parasaurolophus 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

Parasaurolophus 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

Alberta Canada

The discovery location of Parasaurolophus is Alberta Canada. Describes dinosaurs discovered in the rich fossil beds of Alberta, Canada 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 Parasaurolophus 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

Herding

The social behavior of Parasaurolophus 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 Cretaceous

Parasaurolophus 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 America

Fossils of Parasaurolophus 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

Complex Vocalizations

Dinosaurs capable of producing diverse and sophisticated sounds

Social Structure

Species showing evidence of organized social hierarchies

Complex Vocal Abilities

Dinosaurs known for sophisticated sound-producing capabilities

Well-Studied

Extensively studied dinosaur species with comprehensive scientific documentation and analysis
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Vulnerable To Predators

Describes dinosaurs that were more susceptible to predator attacks due to their physical limitations or defensive capabilities Click to see all.

Limited Defense

These dinosaurs had relatively limited defensive capabilities against predators Click to see all.

Limited Defense Mechanisms

Predator Vulnerability

Alternatives to Parasaurolophus

Known for Complex Head Crest

Known for Duck-Billed Dinosaur Adaptations

📏 is longer than Parasaurolophus

🦴 is more complete than Parasaurolophus

Known for Horn Display

🦴 is more complete than Parasaurolophus

📚 is more educational than Parasaurolophus

⭐ is rated higher than Parasaurolophus

Known for Armored Sauropod

📏 is longer than Parasaurolophus

Known for Parental Care Evidence

🦴 is more complete than Parasaurolophus

🔬 is more researched than Parasaurolophus

📚 is more educational than Parasaurolophus

⭐ is rated higher than Parasaurolophus

Known for First Discovered Dinosaur

🦴 is more complete than Parasaurolophus

🔬 is more researched than Parasaurolophus

Known for Massive Size

📏 is longer than Parasaurolophus

📚 is more educational than Parasaurolophus

⭐ is rated higher than Parasaurolophus

Known for Defensive Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Parasaurolophus

🔬 is more researched than Parasaurolophus

📚 is more educational than Parasaurolophus

⭐ is rated higher than Parasaurolophus

Known for Longest Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Parasaurolophus

🦴 is more complete than Parasaurolophus

📚 is more educational than Parasaurolophus

⭐ is rated higher than Parasaurolophus

Known for Largest Carnivore

📏 is longer than Parasaurolophus

📚 is more educational than Parasaurolophus

FAQ about Parasaurolophus