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Melanorosaurus
Melanorosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in South Africa
during the Triassic period,
about 227 to 221 million years ago.
It was once considered to have been a
Prosauropod, but is today
widely considered to be one of the earliest
Sauropod dinosaurs.
Melanorosaurus was about to 39 feet (12 meters) long.
The first
fossil
specimen was found on the North slope of
Thaba 'Nyama (Black Mountain) in Transkei, South Africa.
The creature's name means "Black Mountain Lizard".
Melanorosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 227 to 221 million years ago
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Melanorosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Melanorosaurus:
- Melanosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Melanorosaurus" means "Black Mountain lizard" (after a mountain in South Africa).
- Melanosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Melanosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Melanosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Melanorosaurus lived between about 227 million years ago and 221 million years ago, during the Triassic period.
- Melanorosaurus lived in South Africa.
- Melanorosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Melanorosaurus was about 39 feet (12 meters) long.
- Melanorosaurus weighed about 1.3 tons.
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By Rubén Molina-Pérez
Princeton University Press Released: September 29th, 2020 Hardcover (272 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Dinosaur Facts and Figures: The Sauropods and Other Sauropodomorphs- Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
- Brand: Princeton University Press
- ISBN: 0691190690
- EAN: 9780691190693
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 272
- Authors: Rubén Molina-Pérez, Asier Larramendi
- Publication Date: September 29th, 2020
- Release Date: September 29th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 12.0 Inches by 9.8 Inches by 1.1 Inches
- Weight: 3.7 Pounds
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LEGO Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | Description: LEGO Jurassic World Indominus rex vs. Ankylosaurus 75941 Awesome Dinosaur Building Toy for Kids, Featuring Jurassic World Character Minifigures for Hours of Creative Fun (537 Pieces)- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Brand: LEGO
- Model: 6303674
- UPC: 673419326506
- EAN: 0673419326506
- PartNumber: 75941
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.09 Inches by 21.26 Inches by 11.1 Inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Reimagine scenes from the Jurassic World movie with this Indominus rex vs. Ankylosaurus (75941) building toy for kids, featuring 2 awesome dinosaurs, gyrosphere deployment station and more
- Children can role-play thrilling action with 5 minifigures – including Owen Grady, Claire Dearing and brothers Gray and Zach Mitchell – plus posable Indominus rex and Ankylosaurus dinosaur figures
- There are so many ways to play with the gyrosphere station, which features a ticket booth, turnstile and gyrosphere-launch function, plus a jungle build with trees to knock down with the Ankylosaurus’s swiping tail
- A cool birthday, holiday or surprise present, this 537-piece LEGO playset offers a fun, rewarding building challenge and creative solo- or group-play experience for boys and girls aged 8 and up
- The gyrosphere station measures over 4” (12cm) high, 10” (27cm) wide and 10” (27cm) deep – and this action-packed dinosaur adventure set combines brilliantly with other LEGO Jurassic World sets for extra creative fun
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Jurassic World Toys Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | Description: Jurassic World Colossal Carnotaurus Toro Dinosaur Action Figure Camp Cretaceous with Stomach-Release Feature, 36-in/91-cm Long, Realistic Sculpting, Kid Gift Age 4 Years & Up- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: HBY86
- UPC: 194735005666
- EAN: 0194735005666
- PartNumber: HBY86
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 16.0 Inches by 36.0 Inches by 12.0 Inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Kids can attack playtime with a big appetite with the Jurassic World Colossal Carnotaurus "Toro" dinosaur, inspired by the animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous!
- Kids can take out all their animal instincts with this Carnotaurus figure that comes in a mighty size and is able to "gobble up" mini action figures whole!
- Unlatch the belly to release the prey "eaten" by the carnivorous dinosaur and start all over again.
- Tell HUGE tales! This gigantic dinosaur figure is 16 INCHES (40.6 CM) TALL and 3 FEET (91 CM) LONG! It also features authentic sculpting, texture and color.
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially fans of Jurassic World, dinosaurs and action play!
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Jurassic World Toys Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | Description: Jurassic World Dominion Dinosaur Toy, Sound Slashin Therizinosaurus Action Figure with Attack Feature and Sounds- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GWD65
- UPC: 887961938609
- EAN: 0887961938609
- PartNumber: GWD65
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 9.5118 Inches by 13.5512 Inches by 5.1457 Inches
- Weight: 1.212542441 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Jurassic World Dominion brings new dinosaur action and thrills, including this exciting large Sound Slashin' Therizinosaurus action figure.
- Watch out for the HUGE claws that make side-slashing attacks! Hear epic sound effects and experience a lunging action completed with a CHOMP!
- This terrifying dinosaur stars in a critical role in the movie and can play a huge part in at-home storylines, too!
- 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 (AR) options. Smart device not included.
- AR lets kids study the dinosaur in the lab with fun visual learning and explore different modes, like thermal and x-ray! Then, take it to the next level and bring dinosaurs into our world through AR -- make the dinosaur appear in any room. RUN!
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LEGO Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | Description: LEGO Jurassic World Giganotosaurus & Therizinosaurus Attack 76949 with 2 Dinosaur Toy Figures, ATV Car, Helicopter & Garage, Gifts for Kids, Boys and Girls- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Brand: LEGO
- Model: 6349260
- UPC: 673419347228
- EAN: 0673419347228
- PartNumber: 6349260
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.776 Inches by 18.898 Inches by 14.882 Inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Features 2 posable dinosaur toy figures, a buildable HQ, a toy garage for the ATV car toy, an observation tower and a helicopter
- The HQ comes with with a detailed lab, the tower has a collapsing platform function, and the helicopter toy has spinning rotors and cargo space
- Kids can play out exciting duels with the dino toys and relive Jurassic World: Dominion movie action or create their own dinosaur adventures
- Includes 6 LEGO Jurassic World minifigures: Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Dr Ellie Sattler, Kayla Watts & Dr Henry Wu
- Also, includes a Dr Alan Grant minifigure with an amber fossil element to be transported on the all-terrain buggy and in the toy helicopter!
- Kids can build and expand their Jurassic World toy collection – the set fits with other LEGO Jurassic World sets for more play possibilities
- This premium-quality dinosaur toys set makes a fun birthday present or gift for dinosaur-loving boys and girls age 9 plus years old
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LEGO Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | Description: LEGO Jurassic World Quetzalcoatlus Plane Ambush Set 76947, with Dinosaur Toy Figure and Airplane Model, 2022 Movie Inspired- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Brand: LEGO
- Model: 6332799
- UPC: 673419340427
- EAN: 0673419340427
- PartNumber: 6332799
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.992 Inches by 11.102 Inches by 10.315 Inches
- Weight: 1.26 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- This LEGO Jurassic World Dinosaur toy features a Quetzalcoatlus dinosaur figure and a buildable toy plane for kids aged 7+ action packed play
- The plane has spinning propellers and an opening cargo hold, plus the engines are designed to break-off under attack (and reattach easily)
- The toy plane features a cockpit with space for the 3 included LEGO minifigures: Owen Grady, Claire Dearing and Kayla Watts
- Kids can reenact adventures from the Jurassic World: Dominion movie with the toy dinosaur figure with posable wings and a snapping beak
- With included repair accessories elements: a wrench, flashlight and fire extinguisher, kids can roleplay repairing the plane after the attack
- This set combines perfectly with Atrociraptor Dinosaur: Bike Chase 76945 as the motorcycle fits perfectly into the cargo hold of the toy plane
- The LEGO Jurassic World dinosaur toy makes a great birthday or gift for dinosaur, vehicle or animal toy fans and kids aged 7 plus
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Advanced Play Brown Toy
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Click Here | Description: Advanced Play Dinosaur Trex Toy Realistic Walking Tyrannosaurus Rex Multifunction RC Trex Toy Figure with Roaring Spraying Function Good Dinosaur Toys for Boys Girls Ages 3 Plus- Manufacturer: Advanced Play
- Brand: Advanced Play
- Model: Remote control dinosaur spray
- UPC: 704751125172
- EAN: 0704751125172
- PartNumber: Dinosaur spray
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 35.0 Inches by 14.0 Inches by 30.0 Inches
- Color: Brown
Features:- Dinosaur toys bring the true King world of dinosaurs to life with real movements. Walks, moves arms, ferociously roars, flashes its light-up eyes and shakes it head left right
- Best T-Rex action figure toy get ready for thrilling action and adventure this mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex is multifunction has movable jaws opens its glowing mouth to roar makes 8 different roaring sounds and is featured with a water steam spray function. Cool dinosaurs for kids
- Realistic lifelike appearance Prehistoric natural brown and green color giant dinosaur body is 23 inches tall. Remote control on/off switch gets the Trex dinosaur moving forward back, roaring, spraying, and lit up. Remote controller is also featured with exciting music songs and more!
- Ideal dinosaur gifts for dinosaur lovers or for your little dinosaur-in- training! perfect addition to other toys, plastic animal figurines, assorted vinyl toy animals, Prehistoric animals, dinosaur pictures creative play, dinosaur sets, and just right for a school/ science project. Great kids dinosaur toys even for birthday gift Christmas etc
- High quality and safe toy dinosaurs ASTM Certified Constructed from safe durable non toxic ABS material to withstand rough and tumble play dinosaurs toys for boys and girls Ages 3+. Large dinosaur toys powered by 3 AA batteries and 2 AA batteries for the controller.
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Jurassic World Toys Released: July 27th, 2020 Multi Toy
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Click Here | Description: 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: 1.08 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.
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years and up especially Jurassic World fans and those who love dinosaurs and action play!
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Jurassic World Toys Released: May 28th, 2021 Gray Accessory
![Jurassic World Slash ‘N Battle Scorpios Rex Action & Sound Dinosaur Figure Camp Cretaceous with Movable Joints, Slashing & Tail Whip Motions & Roar Sound [Amazon Exclusive]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yyt8OdlgS._SL160_.jpg) | List Price: $35.95* Lowest New Price: $26.99* In Stock.* *(As of 11:47 Pacific 30 Mar 2023 More Info)
Click Here | Description: Jurassic World Slash ‘N Battle Scorpios Rex Action & Sound Dinosaur Figure Camp Cretaceous with Movable Joints, Slashing & Tail Whip Motions & Roar Sound [Amazon Exclusive]- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: HCB03
- UPC: 194735005819
- EAN: 0194735005819
- PartNumber: HCB03
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
- Publication Date: May 28th, 2021
- Release Date: May 28th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 5.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches
- Color: Gray
Features:- The Slash 'N Battle Scorpios Rex action figure is based on the animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and inspired by the fast, dangerous and unpredictable dinosaur with terrifying poisonous quills!
- This larger-scale dinosaur action figure features a dynamic claw slashing feature, a chomp and roar plus a mighty tail whip attack!
- Push the first button to start a full-on arm extending slash and grab attack.
- Activate a big chomp and roar by pressing a second button. Pull the tail back to activate the spring-loaded motion for a surprise tail whip attack!
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially Jurassic World fans and those who love dinosaurs and lively action play!
- Download the Jurassic World Facts app (Android and iOS) for more dinosaur fun! App lets you scan your dinosaur and watch it come to life, zoom in on dinosaurs up close, hear dinosaur roars, learn fun dinosaur facts and more!
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Jurassic World Toys Gray Accessory
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Click Here | Description: Jurassic World Real Feel Mosasaurus- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: FNG24
- UPCs: 615912348593, 887961590678
- EANs: 7426911507194, 0615912348593, 0887961590678
- PartNumber: FNG24
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 24.0 Inches
- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
- Color: Gray
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World!
- Making a bigger splash than ever, Mosasaurus, the colossal swimming creature, is back again!
- Mosasaurus will thrill fans with its massive size and movie-inspired design!
- Authentic textured skin, realistic sculpting and articulation make colossal creature come to life.
- Colors and decorations may vary.
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