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Saltopus
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Saltopus is one the earliest known dinosaurs. It was a
carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in the
Triassic period
about 225 to 222 million years ago.
Its fossils were found
in Scotland by Friedrich von Huene in
1910.
Saltopus was about 2 feet (60 centimeters) in length,
and only weighed around 2 pounds (1 kilogram).
The fossils of
Saltopus that have so far been found are incomplete (mostly consisting of hind limb
fragments), so some information
about the creature is uncertain. However, it is believed that Saltopus was bipedal,
had five-fingered hands, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Saltopus is believed to have
eaten insects, and perhaps scavenged meat from animal carcasses. It is also thought
to have been a fast-runner.
Although traditionally
classified as a
Theropod dinosaur, some scientists have recently
argued that Saltopus may not have been a dinosaur at all - but a close relative of the
earliest dinosaurs (a "dinosauriform"). Knowing how to
classify Saltopus
is of course difficult, because the fossils
which we have so far found, are incomplete.
Saltopus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 225 to 222 million years ago
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Saltopus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Saltopus:
- Saltopus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Saltopus" means "hopping foot".
- Saltopus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Saltopus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Saltopus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Saltopus was not itself an ancestor of birds). However, some scientists have suggested that Saltopus may not actually be a Theropod dinosaur, nor even a dinosaur at all - but could be a dinosaur relative ("dinosauriform").
- Saltopus lived between about 225 million years ago and 222 million years ago, during the Triassic period.
- Saltopus lived in Scotland.
- Saltopus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Saltopus could have eaten insects, and may also scavenged carcasses too.
- Saltopus was about 2 feet (60 centimeters) long.
- Saltopus weighed about 2 pounds (1 kilogram).
- Saltopus is only known for incomplete fossils (mostly fragments of its hind limbs), so much of the information about the animal is uncertain.
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books Released: January 1st, 2006 Library Binding (24 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Saltopus and Other First Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1404813284
- EAN: 9781404813281
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2006
- Release Date: January 1st, 2006
Physical Description:- Size: 9.9999999898 Inches by 9.9999999898 Inches by 0.25196850368 Inches
- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
Features:- Used Book in Good Condition
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Zion Lifestyle
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- Brand: Zion Lifestyle
- UPC: 615666612377
- EAN: 0615666612377
- PartNumber: AB-122
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TeeTurtle Light Pink and Light Blue Toy
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Click Here | Description: TeeTurtle | The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie | Patented Design | Light Pink and Light Blue | Show your mood without saying a word!- Manufacturer: TeeTurtle
- Brand: TeeTurtle
- Model: 3272-TY-PLM1
- UPC: 810270030238
- EAN: 0810270030238
- PartNumber: 3272-TY-PLM1
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.1322773572 Pounds
- Color: Light Pink and Light Blue
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TeeTurtle Gray + Rainbow Axolotl Toy
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- Brand: TeeTurtle
- Model: 5359-TY-PLC1
- UPC: 810031365074
- EAN: 0810031365074
- PartNumber: 5359-TY-PLC1
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
- Color: Gray + Rainbow Axolotl
Features:- This award-winning, #1 best-selling plushie is super soft, portable, and satisfying to flip!
- Finally, an easy (and cuddly) tool for effective emotional communication. Relieve stress by letting the Reversible Plushie tell friends, family, or coworkers how you are feeling.
- The perfect work-from-home tool to let friends and family know when not to bother you! Happy= come on in, and Angry= come back later!
- Collect all the Reversible Plushie stuffed animals, including unicorns, narwhals, cats, dogs, pandas, turtles, and more, in tons of different colors!
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A-cool Blue Toy
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Click Here | Description: A-cool Giant Realistic Stuffed Marine Animals Soft Plush Toy Octopus for Womens Mens Adults ,Orange,33.5" or 85CM,1PC- Manufacturer: A-cool
- Brand: A-cool
- EAN: 1909074328463
- PartNumber: 4346974745
Details:Physical Description:Features:- Length is 33.5" or 85 CM From Forepaws to Hindpaws,Height is 9.5" or 24 CM,Width 29.5" or 75 CM
- Material is the Highest Quality Plush and Polyester Cotton
- CE & ASTM Standard,Handmade & Washable
- Special gift for christmas,thanksgiving day,new year etc.
- Attention: Due to The Compression,Shape Deformation.Please Bask The Toy in The Sun,Shake and Beat It All Over.After 30 Minutes,It Will Be Fluffy Again.
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