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Brachiosaurus

Known for Massive Size

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

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

Brachiosaurus Altithorax

Tall sauropod with distinctive upward-sloping neck structure Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

25 meters

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Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Giant (Over 20M)

Massive dinosaurs exceeding 20 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

These dinosaurs had elongated necks for reaching varied food sources Click to see all.

High Shoulders

Nostrils On Head

These dinosaurs had distinctively positioned nasal openings on their heads Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Students

Dinosaurs that help students learn about paleontology and evolution Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Evolutionary Studies

Dinosaurs that demonstrate key evolutionary adaptations and transitions Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Could peek into 6th floor windows
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Worst hide and seek player ever

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

7

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Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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Educational Value 📚

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

9

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Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

9

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Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.5

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Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"

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

Colorado USA

Describes dinosaurs unearthed from Colorado's fossil-rich regions Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Brachiosauridae

Brachiosaurids were large sauropods with distinctively longer front legs than hind legs 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

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 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

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

Height Advantage

Efficient Feeding

These dinosaurs had specialized mouth and jaw structures for effective food consumption Click to see all.
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.

Slow Movement

Species known for their sluggish locomotion Click to see all.

Alternatives to Brachiosaurus

Known for Longest Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Brachiosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Brachiosaurus

Known for Gentle Giant

🦴 is more complete than Brachiosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Brachiosaurus

Known for Distinctive Plates

⭐ is rated higher than Brachiosaurus

Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

Pachycephalosaurus

Known for Head-Butting Behavior

Known for Sail-Backed Sauropod

🦴 is more complete than Brachiosaurus

Known for Super Giant

📏 is longer than Brachiosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Brachiosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Brachiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Brachiosaurus

Known for Smallest Known Dinosaur

🦴 is more complete than Brachiosaurus

Known for Parental Care Evidence

🦴 is more complete than Brachiosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Brachiosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Brachiosaurus

Known for Early Sauropod Relative

FAQ about Brachiosaurus

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