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Lambeosaurus

Known for Complex Head Crest

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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

Lambeosaurus Lambei

Lambeosaurus Lambei was a duck-billed dinosaur known for its hollow, tube-like head crest. Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

9 meters

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Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

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

Hollow Head Crest

These dinosaurs had distinctive hollow cranial crests used for sound production Click to see all.

Duck Bill

Dinosaurs with duck-like bills were specialized plant-eaters adapted for processing vegetation Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Children

Dinosaurs that appeal to children and spark interest in paleontology Click to see all.

Museum Curators

Dinosaurs that make effective museum specimens Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Educational Programs

Dinosaurs well-suited for teaching paleontology and prehistoric life Click to see all.

Museum Exhibitions

Dinosaurs that make impressive and educational museum exhibits Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Used crest for communication
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Had built-in musical instrument on head

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

8

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Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

7

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Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

7.5

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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 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

Canada North America

Describes dinosaurs found across various Canadian territories Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Hadrosauridae

Hadrosauridae were duck-billed dinosaurs specialized in processing plant material. 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

Herding

Dinosaurs that lived and moved together in groups for protection and social interaction Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

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

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

Distinctive Appearance

These dinosaurs stand out with unique physical features that make them easily recognizable Click to see all.

Good Fossil Record

These dinosaurs left behind well-preserved fossils that provide valuable scientific insights Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Function Of Crest Debated

Dinosaurs whose head crest functions remain unclear to scientists Click to see all.

Limited Defense

These dinosaurs had relatively limited defensive capabilities against predators Click to see all.

Alternatives to Lambeosaurus

Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

📏 is longer than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Duck-Billed Dinosaur Adaptations

📏 is longer than Lambeosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Lambeosaurus

Known for Horn Display

🦴 is more complete than Lambeosaurus

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Ancestral Ceratopsian

🦴 is more complete than Lambeosaurus

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Parental Care Evidence

🦴 is more complete than Lambeosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Lambeosaurus

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Armored Defense

🦴 is more complete than Lambeosaurus

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Distinctive Plates

📏 is longer than Lambeosaurus

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Speed And Agility

🔬 is more researched than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Pachycephalosaurus

Known for Head-Butting Behavior

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

Known for Defensive Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Lambeosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Lambeosaurus

📚 is more educational than Lambeosaurus

👥 is more popular than Lambeosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Lambeosaurus

FAQ about Lambeosaurus

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