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Maiasaura

Known for Parental Care Evidence

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 Maiasaura 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

Maiasaura Peeblesorum

The scientific name of Maiasaura is Maiasaura Peeblesorum. Maiasaura Peeblesorum was a duck-billed dinosaur known for nesting behavior and parental care. Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

9 meters

Maiasaura measured 9 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

Maiasaura 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

Duck-Like Bill

The distinguishing features of Maiasaura are Duck-Like Bill. These dinosaurs had bills resembling modern ducks for efficient plant processing Click to see all.

Neural Crests

The distinguishing features of Maiasaura are Neural Crests. These dinosaurs had distinctive bony projections along their vertebrae Click to see all.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Students

Maiasaura would be particularly interesting for Students. Dinosaurs that help students learn about paleontology and evolution Click to see all.
Purpose 📚

Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur

Educational Programs

Maiasaura is primarily studied for Educational Programs. Dinosaurs well-suited for teaching paleontology and prehistoric life Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

First evidence of dinosaur parental care
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Prehistoric helicopter parent

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

8

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

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

9

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

9

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

8

The public interest score for Maiasaura is 8. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

8.6

The overall score for Maiasaura is 8.6. 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

Maiasaura 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

Montana USA

The discovery location of Maiasaura is Montana USA. Montana's fossil-rich formations have produced numerous well-preserved dinosaur specimens Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Hadrosauridae

The family classification of Maiasaura is 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

Social Groups

The social behavior of Maiasaura was 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 Cretaceous

Maiasaura 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

North America

Fossils of Maiasaura 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

Extensive Fossil Record

These dinosaurs have numerous fossil specimens found across different locations Click to see all.

Nesting Behavior Evidence

Species with fossil evidence of nesting and parental care behaviors Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Defensive Features

Predator Vulnerability

Alternatives to Maiasaura

Known for Duck-Billed Dinosaur Adaptations

📏 is longer than Maiasaura

Known for Armored Defense

Pachycephalosaurus

Known for Head-Butting Behavior

Known for Adaptability

Known for Horn Display

🦴 is more complete than Maiasaura

Known for Complex Head Crest

Parasaurolophus

Known for Sound Communication

📏 is longer than Maiasaura

👥 is more popular than Maiasaura

Known for Dragon Appearance

👥 is more popular than Maiasaura

Known for Defensive Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Maiasaura

📚 is more educational than Maiasaura

👥 is more popular than Maiasaura

⭐ is rated higher than Maiasaura

Known for Flying Ability

👥 is more popular than Maiasaura

⭐ is rated higher than Maiasaura

FAQ about Maiasaura