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Allosaurus

Known for Pack Hunting

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"

Carnivore

The diet of Allosaurus is Carnivore Describes dinosaurs that primarily ate meat and hunted other animals for food 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

Allosaurus Fragilis

The scientific name of Allosaurus is Allosaurus Fragilis. Large Jurassic predator known for its distinctive skull and sharp teeth Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

9.7 meters

Allosaurus measured 9.7 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

Allosaurus 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

Serrated Teeth

The distinguishing features of Allosaurus are Serrated Teeth.

Strong Legs

The distinguishing features of Allosaurus are Strong Legs.

Three-Fingered Hands

The distinguishing features of Allosaurus are Three-Fingered Hands.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Paleontologists

Allosaurus would be particularly interesting for Paleontologists. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for paleontological research Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Behavioral Studies

Allosaurus is primarily studied for Behavioral Studies. Dinosaurs suitable for studying prehistoric animal behavior and social interactions Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Had replaceable teeth
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Always had perfect dental plan

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

8

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

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

9

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

8

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

9

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

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.9

The overall score for Allosaurus is 8.9. 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 Jurassic

Allosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic Dinosaurs that lived during the later part of the Jurassic 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

Utah USA

The discovery location of Allosaurus is Utah USA. Utah's diverse formations preserve numerous dinosaur species Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Allosauridae

The family classification of Allosaurus is Allosauridae. Allosaurids were large predatory dinosaurs that dominated during the Late Jurassic period 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

Pack Hunting

The social behavior of Allosaurus was Pack Hunting. Dinosaurs that hunted together in coordinated groups to take down prey Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Jurassic

Allosaurus existed during the Late Jurassic. Late Jurassic dinosaurs show advanced evolutionary features and size increases Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

North America

Fossils of Allosaurus were found in North America. Dinosaurs discovered in North America showcase unique adaptations to the continent's diverse environments Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Agile Predator

Group Tactics
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Smaller Than T-Rex

These dinosaurs were notable for being smaller than Tyrannosaurus Rex in comparison Click to see all.

Less Bite Force

Alternatives to Allosaurus

Known for Double-Crested Predator

Known for Unique Skull Horns

Known for First Named Dinosaur

Known for Gentle Giant

📏 is longer than Allosaurus

Known for Mass Burial Sites

Acrocanthosaurus

Known for Ridge-Backed Predator

📏 is longer than Allosaurus

Known for Largest Known Raptor

📚 is more educational than Allosaurus

Known for Pack Hunting Behavior

🦴 is more complete than Allosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Allosaurus

Known for Pack Hunting

📚 is more educational than Allosaurus

👥 is more popular than Allosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Allosaurus

Known for Flight Capabilities

📏 is longer than Allosaurus

📚 is more educational than Allosaurus

FAQ about Allosaurus

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