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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 Publishing
Released: January 1st, 2012
Library Binding (32 pages)
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Cetiosaurus and Other Dinosaurs and Reptiles from the Middle Jurassic- Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library
- Brand: Gareth Stevens Publishing
- ISBN: 1433967073
- EAN: 9781433967078
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: David West
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2012
- Release Date: January 1st, 2012
Physical Description:- Size: 11.25 Inches by 9.5 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
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Cetiosaurus Toys
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Jumbo Realistic Dinosaur Figures - Hand Painted Highly Detailed Jurassic Dinosaurs Toys Realistic Models with Carnotaurus/Brachiosaurus/Acrocanthosaurus/Pterodactyl for Dinosaur Lovers- Manufacturer: EAHUMM
- Brand: EAHUMM
- UPC: 730060143538
- EAN: 0730060143538
- PartNumber: EAHUMM-DFSET-L01
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.93 Inches by 11.0 Inches by 10.6 Inches
Features:- 【Content】Pack includes 4 dinosaurs from Jurassic to Cretaceous: 1*Dimorphodon,1*Acrocanthosaurus,1*Carnotaurus,1*Apatosaurus.
- 【Detailed Figures】Heavy and sturdy with solid body.Made of durable and non-toxic PVC with hand-painting for realistic details. They are in vivid posture as if they are wandering,crawling,growling or running. Texture clear, has a very real touch of convex and concave.
- 【Sizes】Average Size 11 Inch. Pterodactyl is Over 13 Inches Long.Size is especially designed to suitable for children’s hands and prevent choking.
- 【Function】As a toy, bring Kids enjoying Imaginative Play and fun. Your children will develop hours of creative play without indulging in electronics. As a craft and animal model, to be interior decorations.
- 【Ideal Gift】 All accessories can be stored in an exqusite box. A perfect gift for birthday party, Christmas, holiday, thanksgiving and so on. The rich content, durable materials,exquisite details will bring much surprise and joyfulness no matter the recipient is a Dino lover or not.
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Collecta Cetiosaurus Toy- Manufacturer: CollectA
- Brand: Collecta
- Model: 88253
- UPC: 689752773174
- EANs: 0689752773174, 4892900882536
- PartNumber: COL88253
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.3622 Inches by 8.6614 Inches by 2.55905 Inches
- Weight: 0.18298367746 Pounds
Features:- CollectA' s replica of the plant-eating Cetiosaurus is lifelike down to the wrinkles in its hide
- This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 8.7''L x 2.4''H
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleo imagery
- Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA
- All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials
- CollectA's replica of the plant-eating Cetiosaurus is lifelike down to the wrinkles in its hide
- This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 8.7''L x 2.4''H
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery
- Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA
- All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials
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FUNSHOWCASE Educational Realistic Cetiosaurus Dinosaur Figures Playset Height 2-inch- Manufacturer: FUNSHOWCASE
- Brand: FUNSHOWCASE
- Model: 2050
- PartNumber: 2050
Details:- Product Category: Kitchen
Physical Description:- Color: Cetiosaurus Height 2-inch
Features:- Realistic dinosaurs and dino babies, learning toys for kids
- Dinosaur cake or cupcake toppers, BPA free plastic material, safe for food
- Kid gift set or party favors for birthdays, holidays, Christmas and other special occasions etc. Dinosaur fairy garden figurine, dollhouse miniatures
- Hand painted vibrant colors. Most dino figurines with movable jaws
- Educational toy bundle
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