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Plateosaurus
Known for Early Sauropod Relative
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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"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
Physical Characteristics
Length 📏
"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"Length Type 📏
"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"Distinguishing Features 🦄
Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification- Long NeckThe distinguishing features of Plateosaurus are Long Neck. These dinosaurs had elongated necks for reaching varied food sources Click to see all.
- Thumb ClawsThe distinguishing features of Plateosaurus are Thumb Claws.
Classification
For whom 👩
Target audience interested in this dinosaur species- Museum CuratorsPlateosaurus would be particularly interesting for Museum Curators. Dinosaurs that make effective museum specimens Click to see all.
- PaleontologistsPlateosaurus 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- Scientific ResearchPlateosaurus is primarily studied for Scientific Research. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for various scientific studies Click to see all.
- Paleoclimatology ResearchPlateosaurus is primarily studied for Paleoclimatology Research. Dinosaurs that provide evidence about prehistoric climate conditions Click to see all.
Facts
Interesting Fact 🧐
Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur- Could walk on two or four legs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur- Couldn't decide between biped and quadruped lifestyle
Scientific Data
Fossil Completeness 🦴
Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaurResearch Value 🔬
Rating of the scientific importance and research potentialEducational Value 📚
Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposesPublic Interest 👥
Rating of general public interest and popularityScore ⭐
Overall rating combining various scoring attributes
Historical Context
Time Period 🕗
"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"Discovery Location 🌍
Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution
Scientific Classification
Family Classification 🦕
Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships
Behavioral Characteristics
Social Behavior 🐣
Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis
Basic Info
Made In Date 🕒
The geological period when the dinosaur existedMade In 🌎
The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur- Well-Documented Growth Patterns
- Numerous SpecimensSpecies with abundant fossil remains discovered across various locations Click to see all.
Cons ❌
Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur- Limited Running Ability
- Basic Body Plan
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