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Carcharodontosaurus

Known for African Apex Predator

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 Carcharodontosaurus 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

Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus

The scientific name of Carcharodontosaurus is Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus. Large theropod with shark-like teeth and powerful jaws Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

13 meters

Carcharodontosaurus measured 13 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Large (10-20M)

Carcharodontosaurus was a Large (10-20M) sized dinosaur Large dinosaurs between 10 and 20 meters in length Click to see all.
Distinguishing Features 🦄

Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification

Shark-Like Teeth

The distinguishing features of Carcharodontosaurus are Shark-Like Teeth.

Powerful Jaw

The distinguishing features of Carcharodontosaurus are Powerful Jaw.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Film Makers

Carcharodontosaurus would be particularly interesting for Film Makers. Dinosaurs that make compelling subjects for films and documentaries Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Scientific Research

Carcharodontosaurus is primarily studied for Scientific Research. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for various scientific studies Click to see all.

Behavioral Studies

Carcharodontosaurus 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

Teeth as large as bananas
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Would make terrible dental patient

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

7

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

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

8

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

8

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

9

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

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8

The overall score for Carcharodontosaurus is 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

Carcharodontosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs that lived during the final period before extinction 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

Kem Kem Beds Morocco

The discovery location of Carcharodontosaurus is Kem Kem Beds Morocco. Kem Kem Beds preserve diverse African dinosaur specimens Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Carcharodontosauridae

The family classification of Carcharodontosaurus is Carcharodontosauridae. Carcharodontosaurids were large predatory dinosaurs known for their sharp, serrated teeth 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 Carcharodontosaurus 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 Cretaceous

Carcharodontosaurus existed during the Late Cretaceous. Late Cretaceous dinosaurs showcase peak dinosaur diversity before extinction Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

Africa

Fossils of Carcharodontosaurus were found in Africa. Dinosaurs discovered in African geological formations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Powerful Predator

Dinosaurs with superior predatory abilities and adaptations Click to see all.

Well-Studied Teeth
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Skull Material

Behavior Speculation

Alternatives to Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

📚 is more educational than Carcharodontosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Unique Skull Horns

🦴 is more complete than Carcharodontosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Carcharodontosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Acrocanthosaurus

Known for Ridge-Backed Predator

🦴 is more complete than Carcharodontosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

📏 is longer than Carcharodontosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Carcharodontosaurus

📚 is more educational than Carcharodontosaurus

👥 is more popular than Carcharodontosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Flight Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Carcharodontosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Carcharodontosaurus

📚 is more educational than Carcharodontosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Largest Known Raptor

📚 is more educational than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Double-Crested Predator

🦴 is more complete than Carcharodontosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Carcharodontosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Speed And Agility

🔬 is more researched than Carcharodontosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Carcharodontosaurus

Known for Parental Care

🦴 is more complete than Carcharodontosaurus

FAQ about Carcharodontosaurus

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