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Plateosaurus

Known for Early Sauropod Relative

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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 Plateosaurus 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

Plateosaurus Engelhardti

The scientific name of Plateosaurus is Plateosaurus Engelhardti. Plateosaurus Engelhardti was one of the first large plant-eating dinosaurs to dominate land ecosystems. Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

6.5 meters

Plateosaurus measured 6.5 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

Plateosaurus 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

Long Neck

The distinguishing features of Plateosaurus are Long Neck. These dinosaurs had elongated necks for reaching varied food sources Click to see all.

Thumb Claws

The distinguishing features of Plateosaurus are Thumb Claws.

Classification

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Could walk on two or four legs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Couldn't decide between biped and quadruped lifestyle

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

7

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

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

7

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

6

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

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

7

The overall score for Plateosaurus is 7. 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 Triassic

Plateosaurus lived during the Late Triassic Dinosaurs that lived during the earliest dinosaur 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

Germany Europe

The discovery location of Plateosaurus is Germany Europe. Dinosaurs found in Germany Europe showcase unique European species from prehistoric times Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Plateosauridae

The family classification of Plateosaurus is Plateosauridae. Plateosauridae were early sauropodomorph dinosaurs with long necks. 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

Social Groups

The social behavior of Plateosaurus was Social Groups. Dinosaurs that lived in organized social structures with defined roles Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Triassic

Plateosaurus existed during the Late Triassic. Late Triassic dinosaurs mark the earliest period of dinosaur evolution Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

Europe

Fossils of Plateosaurus were found in Europe. Dinosaurs discovered in European geological formations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Well-Documented Growth Patterns

Numerous Specimens

Species with abundant fossil remains discovered across various locations Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Running Ability

Basic Body Plan

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⭐ is rated higher than Plateosaurus

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Known for Asian Spinosaur

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Known for Growth Development Studies

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Known for Defense Mechanism

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Known for Largest Known Raptor

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📚 is more educational than Plateosaurus

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⭐ is rated higher than Plateosaurus

Known for Armored Sauropod

📏 is longer than Plateosaurus

Known for Horn Display

🦴 is more complete than Plateosaurus

📚 is more educational than Plateosaurus

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Known for Complex Head Crest

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Known for Massive Size

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👥 is more popular than Plateosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Plateosaurus

FAQ about Plateosaurus