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Massospondylus
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Massospondylus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived
in Southern Africa and North America,
about 208 to 204 million years ago, during the early
Jurassic period.
Massospondylus was around
13 feet (4 meters) long, and its name, chosen by
Sir Richard Owen
(who also coined the term of "dinosaur")
means "massive vertebra" or "elongated vertebra"
(referring to the large bones in the creature's neck).
Massospondylus had a tiny head on the end of a very long and flexible
neck. Its hands had five fingers, and could be used for both walking
and grasping, and its thumbs were each equipped with a large claw.
Polished stones ("gastroliths") have been found inside Massospondylus skeletons. Just like
many birds do, Massospondylus is believed to have swallowed stones to help
it grind up tough food. When the stones were worn smooth and of no
further use, Massospondylus would have regurgitated the stones, and swallowed
new rough rocks to replace them.
Six Massospondylus eggs were found in
South Africa
in the 1970s. When the eggs were finally opened and the
fossilized
extracted after a 30 year wait, the eggs were found to contain
near-hatchlings with no teeth. The lack of teeth has led some scientists
to conclude that some degree of after-birth care may have been necessary,
because the hatchlings would probably have been unable to feed themselves.
Massospondylus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 208 to 204 million years ago
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Massospondylus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Massospondylus:
- Massospondylus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Massospondylus" means "longer vertebra". This name was chosen by Sir Richard Owen in 1854.
- Massospondylus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Massospondylus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Massospondylus was a Prosauropod - a member of a group of related early herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs which had long necks, small heads, shorter forelimbs than hind limbs, and a thumb claw.
- Massospondylus lived between about 208 million years ago and 204 million years ago, during the late Jurassic period.
- Massospondylus lived in North America and Southern Africa.
- Massospondylus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Massospondylus is thought to have swallowed stones which would have been used to help grind up tough plant material (some modern birds do the same thing). Fossils of these stones ("gastroliths") have been found in the same rocks as Massospondylus.
- Massospondylus was about 13 feet (4 meters) long.
- Massospondylus weighed about 1.5 tons.
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By Tim Batty
Haynes Publishing UK
Released: November 26th, 2019
Paperback (192 pages)
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Dinosaurs: Classification, Time, Size, Diet & More! (Haynes Pocket Manual)- Manufacturer: Haynes Publishing UK
- Brand: Haynes Publishing UK
- ISBN: 1785216775
- EAN: 9781785216770
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 192
- Author: Tim Batty
- Publication Date: November 26th, 2019
- Release Date: November 26th, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 6.375 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 0.75 Inches
- Weight: 0.6834330122 Pounds
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- Brand: Candylocks
- Model: 6054388
- UPC: 778988576076
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- PartNumber: 6054388
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.0 Inches by 2.13 Inches by 5.13 Inches
- Weight: 0.42 Pounds
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- 7 HAIR ACCESSORIES: This BFF pack includes 7 accessories for the dolls to wear and share – pull-apart BFF hair pin accessories, hair chalk, a lollipop crown you can also wear as a bracelet, and more! Candylocks make a great gift for ages 5 and up.
- Includes: 2 Candylocks Dolls, 2 BFF Pull-Apart Hair Pin Accessories, 1 Lollipop Hair Pin Accessory, 1 Banana Split Hair Pin Accessory, 1 Strawberry Hair Pin Accessory, 1 Lollipop Crown, 1 Hair Chalk, 1 Collector Poster
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Cartoon Red Massospondylus Kitchen
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Yunshm Cartoon Red Massospondylus Bedding 3 Piece Comforter Cover Sheet Set Duvet Cover Sets Twin Size with 2 Pillowcase Soft Microfiber Personalized- Manufacturer: Yunshm
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- EAN: 7312010357788
- PartNumber: ccfacq-82437596
Details:- Product Category: Kitchen
Physical Description:- Weight: 2.9875 Pounds
- Color: Cartoon Red Massospondylus
Features:- 3-Piece Bedding Set Includes: One Quilt Cover With A Size Of 86" X 70" And Two Pillowcases With A Size Of 20" X 30".
- Polyester Material, Single-sided Printing, White Fabric On The Reverse Side.note:Does Not Contain Quilts And Pillow Cores.
- The Quilt Has An Invisible Zip On The Side And Four Corners Inside To Ensure Your Quilt Is In Place. A Pillowcase Without A Zipper With An Envelope Closure.
- As A Good Choice For Your Beloved Children, Teenagers, Friends, Family Birthday Gifts Or Special Holiday Gifts.
- Fade-resistant And Quick-drying; Machine Washable On Gentle Cycle. Tumble Dry On Low Heat Or Line Dry. Avoid Directly Heat. Wrinkle Free, No Ironing Needed.
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SeptSonne Jurassic Sherpa Blankets,2 Massospondylus Running for Their Lives Yangchuanosaurus Hunting Lightweight Fluffy Flannel,for Couch Blankets(40x50 Inches,Deep Sky Blue Multicolor)- Manufacturer: SeptSonne
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- EAN: 4793757353401
Physical Description:- Size: 3.0 Inches by 50.0 Inches by 40.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.8 Kilograms
- Color: Deep Sky Blue Multicolor
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