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Megalosaurus
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Megalosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in
Europe
(including
France
Portugal,
and southern England),
during the
middle Jurassic period,
between about 181 to 169 million years ago.
Part of Megalosaurus bone was discovered in a quarry in
England in
1676. Although it was correctly identified as the femur from a large animal,
but it was wrongly thought to be the thigh bone of a giant human! Further
discoveries were made in the 19th century, starting from 1815
and acquired by William Buckland.
In 1818, French anatomist, Georges Cuvier, visited, and realized the bones were from
a giant lizard-like creature, and thus in 1824,
Buckland
reported and named the animal in a report entitled
"Notice on the Megalosaurus or Great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield".
Megalosaurus was in fact the first dinosaur named - in fact it had its name,
even before the word dinosaur existed - the term "dinosauria" was only coined by
Sir Richard Owen in 1842.
Early reconstructions of Megalosaurus (such as the one found at
Dinosaur Court)
tend depict the animal as a heavily-built quadruped (to add to the confusion, some early literature refers to
all dinosaurs found in Europe
as Megalosaurus). We now know however that Megalosaurus was a bipedal carnivore with relatively short
fore limbs.
In addition to fossils of Megalosaurus bones,
scientists have also discovered fossils of trackways (footprints) made by the animal. A replica
of one such trackway can be found on the lawn outside the
Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Megalosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 181 to 169 million years ago
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Megalosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Megalosaurus:
- Megalosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Megalosaurus" means "big lizard". It was the first dinosaur named, its name being chosen by William Buckland in 1824.
- Megalosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Megalosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Megalosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Megalosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Megalosaurus lived between about 181 million years ago and 169 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Megalosaurus lived in Europe (including England, France, and Portugal).
- Megalosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Megalosaurus was about 30 feet (9 meters) long.
- Megalosaurus weighed about 1 ton.
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Megalosaurus Books
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By Sally Ann Lee
Capstone Press
Released: April 1st, 2015
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Megalosaurus (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBNs: 9781491423813, 1491423811
- EAN: 9781491423813
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sally Ann Lee
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2015
- Release Date: April 1st, 2015
Physical Description:- Size: 8.99999999082 Inches by 5.99999999388 Inches by 0.37401574765 Inches
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By Laura Alden
The Childs World Inc
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Megalosaurus : Dinosaurs Series- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 0895656299
- EAN: 9780895656292
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- Author: Laura Alden
Physical Description:- Size: 10.5 Inches by 8.5 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.65 Pounds
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By Nicky Dee
Dragonfly Group
Released: February 1st, 2018
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What's So Special About Megalosaurus?- Manufacturer: Dragonfly Group
- Brand: Dragonfly Group
- ISBN: 0993529364
- EAN: 9780993529368
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Nicky Dee
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2018
- Release Date: February 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.0 Inches by 8.0 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.5 Pounds
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By Janet Riehecky
Brand: Pebble Plus
Released: January 1st, 2009
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Megalosaurus (Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
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- ISBN: 142960039X
- EAN: 9781429600392
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2009
- Release Date: January 1st, 2009
Physical Description:- Size: 8.99999999082 Inches by 10.99999998878 Inches by 0.31102362173 Inches
- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
Brand: Child's World
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Megalosaurus (Exploring Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- Brand: Brand: Child's World
- ISBN: 159296236X
- EAN: 9781592962365
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Susan Heinrichs Gray
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- Weight: 0.62 Pounds
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By Mark Witton
The Crowood Press
Released: September 1st, 2022
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Art and Science of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs- Manufacturer: The Crowood Press
- ISBN: 071984049X
- EAN: 9780719840494
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 192
- Authors: Mark Witton, Ellinor Michel
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2022
- Release Date: September 1st, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 11.02 Inches by 8.66 Inches by 0.6 Inches
- Weight: 2.10982384734 Pounds
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Megalosaurus Toys
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Breyer CollectA Prehistoric Life Collection Miniature Figure | Megalosaurus in Ambush- Manufacturer: COLLECTA
- Brand: Collecta
- Model: 88909
- EAN: 4892900889092
- PartNumber: 90188909
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 1.4173228332 Inches by 6.4960629855 Inches by 2.5196850368 Inches
- Weight: 0.0440924524 Pounds
Features:- Real scale replica Hand painted individually modeled in detail and with the highest quality materials
- From the Prehistoric Animals family. Size M
- Great educational value for its exact replica
- Some Collecta figures hold several awards for the best replica of the year. Product range "A natural World of miniature".
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JR PARK Jumbo Dinosaur Toy Set, 8.5“ Southern Megalosaurus and Present a 7“ Realistic Large Tyrannosaurus Rex,Educational Action Figures Wildlife Animal Model, Party Favor, Birthday Gifts- Manufacturer: JR PARK
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- PartNumber: JR PARK
Physical Description:- Size: 2.4 Inches by 5.1 Inches by 4.2 Inches
Features:- 【Realistic Appearance, Detailed Processing】You will get a 8.5-inch Southern Megalosaurus and a complimentary 7-inch Tyrannosaurus rex. They finely sculpted and hand painted by experts, highly detailed for realistic appearance, reconstruct his claws.
- 【Educational & Fun】Help children's knowledge of dinosaurs expand through lively entertainment and interaction, which can inspire children to pretend play safely and creatively.
- 【Child-Safe】All products and materials used meet or exceed the most stringent applicable toy safety testing requirements. Made of high quality PVC, they are non-toxic and odorless to protect children's health.
- 【Tyrannosaurus Rex】He is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs in the age of dinosaurs, and the most ferocious dinosaur, with a strong body and sharp teeth, almost no animals dare to provoke. The scene of the Tyrannosaurus roaring in the sky is memorable.
- 【Great Gift or Collection】These model toys are designed for children to learn and enrich dinosaur characters and spark imaginative play, suitable for landscape scenes, educational toy, home desktop decoration.
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JURASSIC WORLD ACTION ATTACK Carnotaurus- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: FMW89
- UPCs: 887961583793, 680270718746, 680270718586
- EANs: 0680270718586, 0887961583793, 0680270718746
- PartNumber: FMW89
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 3.6252 Inches by 14.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.54895103238 Pounds
- Color: Brown
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Jurassic World Dominion Dinosaur Toy, Brachiosaurus Action Figure 32 Inches Long with Posable Joints, Gift for Kids and Collectors [Amazon Exclusive]- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: HFK04
- UPC: 194735041657
- EAN: 0194735041657
- PartNumber: HFK04
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 32.7559054784 Inches by 28.0314960344 Inches by 7.0078740086 Inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Bring home the adventure and thrills of Jurassic World Dominion with this large lifelike Brachiosaurus with movie-authentic sculpt and decoration!
- Recreate big dinosaur scenes with the posable limbs of this 32 inch long action figure, including multiple joints in the elegant long neck.
- Enjoy the large size of this figure that makes it easy for even small hands to handle. It can dominate any dinosaur collection.
- Makes a great gift for kids ages 4 years and older who love dinosaur action play.
- Download the free Jurassic World Facts app (Android and iOS) and see dinosaur play get REAL! Find the hidden DNA code and scan it with any smart device to initiate Augmented Reality options. Smart device not included.
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PETTIS Jurassics World 76949 Southern Megalosaurus and Scytosaurus Attack Construction Playset for Kids 9+, Boys and Girls (810 Pieces)- Manufacturer: PETTIS
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- EAN: 8455486006626
- PartNumber: 03
Features:- Dinosaurs Battle Playset - Play with this PETTIS Jurassics World Southerns Megalosaurus and Scytosaurus Attacks (76949) set and kids can perform dinosaur duels and recreate the exciting action from the movie.
- 6 minifigures - including Owen Gradys, Claire Dineens, Dr. Alans Grant with amber fossils, Dr. Ellies Settler, Kaylas Watts and Dr. Henrys Wu, as well as a 32 cm (12.5 in.) long flexible Southerns Megalosaurus and a Scytosaurus.
- Buildable headquarters, toy helicopter and all-terrain vehicle - the headquarters features a lab full of accessories, a garage, and an observation tower with an elaborate control room and platform that collapses.
- Gift toy for kids ages 9 and up - This set is high quality and makes a fun birthday gift or holiday gift for kids who love dinosaurs to catch the hottest trends.
- SIZE:16 cm (6.5 inches) high, 21 cm (8 inches) wide and 16 cm (6.5 inches) deep.
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ERCHAOXI 5 in 1 Take Apart Dinosaur Toys for Kids 3-5 ,5 Construction Trucks Transform into a Big Dinosaur Robot Toys ,STEM Building Toys Gifts for 4 5 6 7 8 Years Old Boys & Girls- Manufacturer: ERCHAOXI
- Brand: ERCHAOXI
- PartNumber: ECXP2002-1J
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.33 Inches by 10.23 Inches by 9.05 Inches
- Weight: 2.6014546916 Pounds
- Color: Yellow
Features:- 5 in 1 City Construction Tyrannosaurus- This take apart STEM building blocks contain 86 parts. That transform easily into BULLDOZER ,EXCAVATOR, ROAD ROLLER, DUMP TRUCK, MIXER TRUCK, and when put together they create one dinosaur big ROBOT! These kids toys in total can maximize the hands-on ability of your child. Children always have endless creativity!
- DINOSAUR SOUND AND COOL LIGHT:Press the button under the dinosaur’s neck, the dinosaur will emit a realistic sound and bright flashes to attract the child's attention and create endless fun to them.Besides, all cars have movable wheels for kids to push and go. Just push the cars toys forward slightly then it will go on its own and coast for quite a long distance.
- WHERE IS THE SCREWDRIVER? More notably, the set includes a hidden part, the screwdriver, which the child needs to find and use to assemble and disassemble the dinosaur. In this way, children can not only develop their intelligence and logical thinking, but also exercise their hand-eye coordination and manual skills.
- SAFE AND HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: We have ASTM,CPSIA and CPC,Constructed of safe, sturdy, durable and environment-friendly material ABS and the rounded edge design, the set is very suitable for children over 3 years old and they can play for fun without the accompany of parents.
- IDEAL GIFT FOR KIDS：The attractive packaging makes the set more suitable for children as a perfect gift, more valuable for everyone to collect. If you need a gift idea for 4-7 year old boys or girls,these take apart STEM building toys make an an excellent gift for your child on birthdays, Christmas, summer holidays or any other occasion.
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Multi Toy
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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Control ‘N Conquer Carnotaurus Toro Dinosaur Action Figure with Attack Feature, Sounds and Accessories, Large Toy Gift- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GNL07
- UPC: 887961872958
- EAN: 0887961872958
- PartNumber: GNL07
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: July 27th, 2020
- Release Date: July 27th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 8.06 Inches by 15.0 Inches by 4.61 Inches
- Weight: 1.06 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- The Control 'n Conquer Carnotaurus Toro dinosaur figure is inspired by the Jurassic World animated series, Camp Cretaceous!
- Larger-sized figure features "Primal Attack" total control action by tilting the tail up to move the head, waist and to twist sideways. Lift the tail up to make the Carnotaurus ROAR or push the button on tail back to make it ROAR, too!
- Use the button to make the jaws open and close to pick up figures and accessories!
- Control 'n Conquer Carnotaurus Toro also features movie-inspired sculpting, movable joints, authentic color, realistic texture and includes a map and scene booklet with reusable dinosaur stickers.
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- UPC: 821906157083
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- PartNumber: MS100
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- Color: Various Colors
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OuMuaMua 78 Pack Mini Dinosaur Figure Toys, Plastic Dinosaur Toy Set Including T-rex, Stegosaurus, Monoclonius for Kids Toddler Birthday Cake Topper, Christmas Easter Valentines Day Gifts- Manufacturer: 78 Dinosaur
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- Model: B07DGBP6JV
- UPCs: 745302713042, 704529284759
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- PartNumber: B07DGBP6JV
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 1.69 Inches by 9.49 Inches by 5.98 Inches
- Weight: 0.6 Pounds
- Color: Assorted Color
Features:- ✔️ 78 PACK DINOSAUR FIGURES - These small cute dinosaur figures will spark hours of imaginative play for children. Dinosaur species include T-rex, Stegosaurus, Monoclonius, Acanthosis, Ceratosaurus, Brachiosaurus, etc. They are durable enough to be used indoors or out. Different species of dinosaurs in various poses will provide you with a realistic experience in the dinosaur world.
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- PartNumber: 056-MegalodonMosasaurus
Physical Description:Features:- Package Include: Come with a giftable colorbox, include 1x Megalodon, 1x Mosasaurus, 16x Dinosaur Cards( with various dinosaur pictures and dinosaur descriptions )
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