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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
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Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sally Ann Lee
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2015
- Release Date: April 1st, 2015
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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
- Brand: Brand: Pebble Plus
- ISBN: 142960039X
- EAN: 9781429600392
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2009
- Release Date: January 1st, 2009
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By Laura Alden
The Childs World Inc
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Megalosaurus : Dinosaurs Series- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
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- ISBN: 159296236X
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Susan Heinrichs Gray
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By Oliver Brooks
Halcyon Time Ltd
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- ISBN: 1801010846
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- Format: Large Print
- Edition: Large type / Large print
- Number of Pages: 134
- Author: Oliver Brooks
- Publication Date: February 4th, 2021
- Release Date: February 4th, 2021
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By James Stokoe
IDW Publishing
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Godzilla: The Half-Century War- Manufacturer: IDW Publishing
- Brand: IDW Publishing
- ISBN: 1684057051
- EAN: 9781684057054
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 136
- Author: James Stokoe
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2020
- Release Date: September 1st, 2020
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- Weight: 1.5 Pounds
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By Tim Batty
Haynes Publishing UK
Released: November 26th, 2019
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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
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- Weight: 0.6834330122 Pounds
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Breyer CollectA Prehistoric Life Collection Miniature Figure | Megalosaurus in Ambush- Manufacturer: Breyer Animal Creations
- Brand: Breyer
- EAN: 4892900889092
- PartNumber: 88909
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- Weight: 0.0625 Pounds
- Color: Brown
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PNSO Torvosaurus Connor Figure Realistic Megalosauridae Dinosaur Megalosaurus Dinosaur PVC Collector Toys Animal Art Model Decoration Gift for Adult- Manufacturer: Lana Toys
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- UPC: 770264582641
- EAN: 0770264582641
- PartNumber: 782913273077
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- Color: 48 Connor the Torvosaurus
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- ✅【Package Include】 1 x Figure, 1 x Transparent Stand, 1 x Original Box
- ✅【Feature】 Dinosaur Toy, Animal Decor, Collector, Movable Jaw, Note: If it is placed for a long time, it should be equipped with the transparent auxiliary support
- ✅【Material】 Made of PVC, Safe and Eco-friendly.
- ✅【Detail】 High detailed and Beautifully Finished.
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Boley 14 Pk Dinosaur Toys for Kids with Educational Pamphlet - 9" Long Dinosaur Toy Figures for Boys & Girls Ages 3+- Manufacturer: Boley
- Brand: Boley
- UPC: 084495530914
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- PartNumber: 1124A
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 14.48 Inches by 23.62 Inches by 21.34 Inches
- Weight: 2.20462262 Pounds
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- Model: FVW27
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Olefun Dinosaur Toys for 3 Years Old & Up - Dinosaur Sound Book & 12 Realistic Looking Dinosaurs Figures Including T-Rex, Triceratops, Utahraptor, for Kids, Boys and Girls- Manufacturer: Olefun
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- UPC: 737123177486
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- PartNumber: CQ-Dino-0806
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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Control ‘N Conquer Carnotaurus Toro Large Dinosaur, Primal Attack Feature, Sounds, Movable Joints, Map & Stickers, Ages 4 Years & Up- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GNL07
- UPC: 887961872958
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- Publication Date: July 27th, 2020
- Release Date: July 27th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 8.06 Inches by 15.0 Inches by 4.61 Inches
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