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Therizinosaurus

Known for Longest Claws

Table of content

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 Therizinosaurus 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

Therizinosaurus Cheloniformis

The scientific name of Therizinosaurus is Therizinosaurus Cheloniformis. A bizarre theropod with massive claws and long arms

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

12 meters

Therizinosaurus measured 12 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Large (10-20M)

Therizinosaurus 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

Massive Claws

The distinguishing features of Therizinosaurus are Massive Claws. These dinosaurs possessed extraordinarily large claws for hunting or defense Click to see all.

Long Neck

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

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Dinosaur Enthusiasts

Therizinosaurus would be particularly interesting for Dinosaur Enthusiasts. Dinosaurs that interest amateur paleontologists and dinosaur fans
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Museum Exhibitions

Therizinosaurus is primarily studied for Museum Exhibitions. Dinosaurs that make impressive and educational museum exhibits

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Largest known claws of any land animal
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Edward Scissorhands' prehistoric cousin

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

8

The fossil completeness score for Therizinosaurus is 8. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

9

The research value score for Therizinosaurus is 9. Click to see all.
Educational Value 📚

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

9

The educational value score for Therizinosaurus is 9. Click to see all.
Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

9

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

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.8

The overall score for Therizinosaurus is 8.8. 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

Therizinosaurus 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

Mongolia

The discovery location of Therizinosaurus is Mongolia. Mongolia's fossil sites reveal diverse and well-preserved dinosaurs Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Therizinosauridae

The family classification of Therizinosaurus is Therizinosauridae. Therizinosauridae were unusual theropods with massive claws.

Behavioral Characteristics

Social Behavior 🐣

Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis

Solitary

The social behavior of Therizinosaurus was Solitary. Dinosaurs that primarily lived and hunted alone

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Cretaceous

Therizinosaurus 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

Asia

Fossils of Therizinosaurus were found in Asia. Dinosaurs discovered in Asian geological formations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Impressive Fossils

Unique Anatomy
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Complete Specimens

These dinosaurs are known from limited complete fossil specimens Click to see all.

Complex Evolution

Dinosaurs with intricate evolutionary paths that are difficult to trace Click to see all.

Alternatives to Therizinosaurus

Known for Flight Capabilities

Known for Ancestral Ceratopsian

Argentinosaurus

Known for Largest Known Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Therizinosaurus

📚 is more educational than Therizinosaurus

Known for Sail-Backed Sauropod

🦴 is more complete than Therizinosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

📏 is longer than Therizinosaurus

👥 is more popular than Therizinosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Therizinosaurus

Known for Armored Defense

Known for Parental Care Evidence

Known for Defensive Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Therizinosaurus

📚 is more educational than Therizinosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Therizinosaurus

Known for Pack Hunting

👥 is more popular than Therizinosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Therizinosaurus

Known for Flying Ability

FAQ about Therizinosaurus