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Cetiosaurus
Cetiosaurus was a massive plant-eating (herbivorous) dinosaur that lived in
the Jurassic period
between about 181 and 169 million years ago.
Fossils
of the animal have been found in
England
(it was in fact the first
Sauropod
to be discovered in
England),
and
Morocco.
The animal was named by
Sir Richard Owen
in 1841, the year before he coined the term "dinosauria". Owen choose the
name "Cetiosaurus" which means "whale lizard", because he believed at the time
that the animal was a marine creature, most likely a large crocodilian.
In fact, it was not until 1869 (and then thanks to Thomas Huxley) that Cetiosaurus
was recognized as a dinosaur.
Cetiosaurus was about 59 feet (18 meters) long and weighed in the region of
25 tons. It's neck/head as as long as its body, but the tail was much longer.
It is also unusual in that unlike more advanced
Sauropods
(like Brachiosaurus),
Cetiosaurus does not have hollow bones.
Cetiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 181 to 169 million years ago
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Cetiosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Cetiosaurus:
- Cetiosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Cetiosaurus" means "whale lizard". This name was chosen by Sir Richard Owen in 1841, because he originally believed the creature to be a marine creature.
- Cetiosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Cetiosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Cetiosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Cetiosaurus lived between about 181 million years ago and 169 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Cetiosaurus lived in Europe and Africa. Fossils have been found in England and Morocco.
- Cetiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Cetiosaurus was about 59 feet (18 meters) long.
- Cetiosaurus weighed about 25 tons.
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Cetiosaurus Books
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By David West
Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library
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Chronicles and presents facts about life during the middle Jurassic period, depicting the daily activities of dinosaurs from that time, including Cetiosaurus, Ozraptor, and Megalosaurus. |
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By Peter Crowther
Leics Museums
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By Donald R. Prothero
Columbia University Press
Released: 2019-06-25
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Today, any kid can rattle off the names of dozens of dinosaurs. But it took centuries of scientific effort―and a lot of luck―to discover and establish the diversity of dinosaur species we now know. How did we learn that Triceratops had three horns? Why don’t many paleontologists consider Brontosaurus a valid species? What convinced scientists that modern birds are relatives of ancient Velociraptor?
In The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid researchers who unearthed them. In twenty-five vivid vignettes, he weaves together dramatic tales of dinosaur discoveries with what modern science now knows about the species to which they belong. Prothero takes us from eighteenth-century sightings of colossal bones taken for biblical giants through recent discoveries of enormous predators even larger than Tyrannosaurus. He recounts the escapades of the larger-than-life personalities who made modern paleontology, including scientific rivalries like the nineteenth-century “Bone Wars.” Prothero also details how to draw the boundaries between species and explores debates such as whether dinosaurs had feathers, explaining the findings that settled them or keep them going. Throughout, he offers a clear and rigorous look at what paleontologists consider sound interpretation of evidence. An essential read for any dinosaur lover, this book teaches us to see an ancient world ruled by giant majestic creatures anew. |
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Cetiosaurus Toys
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Click Here | - CollectA' s replica of the plant-eating Cetiosaurus is lifelike down to the wrinkles in its hide
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleo imagery
- All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery
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CollectA's replica of the plant-eating Cetiosaurus is lifelike down to the wrinkles in its hide. This sauropod was discovered in England in 1842. Sir Richard Owen, who first described it, named the dinosaur ''whale lizard'' because he believed it was a creature who lived in the water. Fossil remains of Cetiosaurus indicate that it measured up to 52 feet and weighed about 12 tons. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 8.7''L x 2.4''H. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 5.1''L x 2.6''H. Each prehistoric figure in our collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery. All CollectA models are individually hand crafted to the highest standards and made with the finest and safest phthalate-free, lead-free materials. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy replicas from CollectA. Our mission is to educate collectors and to provide the greatest opportunity for creative play. |
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Extra Large Dinosaur Erasers |
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