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Spinosaurus
Known for Largest Carnivore
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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- Spinosaurus AegyptiacusThe scientific name of Spinosaurus is Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus. The largest known carnivorous dinosaur with unique sail-like spines
Physical Characteristics
Length 📏
"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"Length Type 📏
"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"- Large (10-20M)Spinosaurus 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- Sail-Like SpineThe distinguishing features of Spinosaurus are Sail-Like Spine.
- Crocodile-Like SnoutThe distinguishing features of Spinosaurus are Crocodile-Like Snout.
- Semi-AquaticThe distinguishing features of Spinosaurus are Semi-Aquatic.
Classification
For whom 👩
Target audience interested in this dinosaur species- Film MakersSpinosaurus would be particularly interesting for Film Makers. Dinosaurs that make compelling subjects for films and documentaries
Purpose 📚
Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur- Paleoclimatology ResearchSpinosaurus is primarily studied for Paleoclimatology Research. Dinosaurs that provide evidence about prehistoric climate conditions
Facts
Interesting Fact 🧐
Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur- Could swim and hunt in water
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur- First dinosaur to fail swimming lessons
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 CretaceousSpinosaurus 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- SpinosauridaeThe family classification of Spinosaurus is Spinosauridae. Spinosauridae were large theropods with crocodile-like snouts.
Behavioral Characteristics
Social Behavior 🐣
Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis- SolitaryThe social behavior of Spinosaurus was Solitary. Dinosaurs that primarily lived and hunted alone
Basic Info
Made In Date 🕒
The geological period when the dinosaur existed- Late CretaceousSpinosaurus 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- AfricaFossils of Spinosaurus were found in Africa. Dinosaurs discovered in African geological formations
Alternatives to Spinosaurus
Velociraptor
Known for Pack Hunting
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is more complete than Spinosaurus
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is rated higher than Spinosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Known for Apex Predator
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is more complete than Spinosaurus
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is more researched than Spinosaurus
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is more educational than Spinosaurus
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is rated higher than Spinosaurus