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Spinosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

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 Spinosaurus 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

Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus

The scientific name of Spinosaurus is Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus. The largest known carnivorous dinosaur with unique sail-like spines Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

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

15.2 meters

Spinosaurus measured 15.2 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Large (10-20M)

Spinosaurus 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

Sail-Like Spine

The distinguishing features of Spinosaurus are Sail-Like Spine.

Crocodile-Like Snout

The distinguishing features of Spinosaurus are Crocodile-Like Snout.

Semi-Aquatic

The distinguishing features of Spinosaurus are Semi-Aquatic.

Classification

For whom 👩

Target audience interested in this dinosaur species

Film Makers

Spinosaurus 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

Paleoclimatology Research

Spinosaurus 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 swim and hunt in water
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

First dinosaur to fail swimming lessons

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

6

The fossil completeness score for Spinosaurus is 6. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

9

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

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

9

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

Rating of general public interest and popularity

10

The public interest score for Spinosaurus is 10. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

9.3

The overall score for Spinosaurus is 9.3. 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

Spinosaurus 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

Egypt

The discovery location of Spinosaurus is Egypt. Describes dinosaurs unearthed from various locations across Egypt Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

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

Spinosauridae

The family classification of Spinosaurus is Spinosauridae. Spinosauridae were large theropods with crocodile-like snouts. 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

Solitary

The social behavior of Spinosaurus was Solitary. Dinosaurs that primarily lived and hunted alone Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Cretaceous

Spinosaurus 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 Spinosaurus were found in Africa. Dinosaurs discovered in African geological formations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Aquatic Adaptations

Dinosaurs adapted for life in water with specialized features for swimming and diving Click to see all.

Unique Appearance
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Terrestrial Mobility

Species that struggled with land-based movement Click to see all.

Fragile Sail

Alternatives to Spinosaurus

Known for Flight Capabilities

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

Known for Dragon Appearance

Known for Pack Hunting

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Spinosaurus

Carcharodontosaurus

Known for African Apex Predator

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Known for Apex Predator

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Spinosaurus

📚 is more educational than Spinosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Spinosaurus

Known for Flying Ability

Known for Asian Spinosaur

Therizinosaurus

Known for Longest Claws

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

Known for Largest Carnivore

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

Known for Armored Defense

🦴 is more complete than Spinosaurus

FAQ about Spinosaurus