genus apatosaurus (Meaning)
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genus apatosaurus (n)
large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck and tail; late Jurassic
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus apatosaurus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus apatosaurus Sentence Examples
- The genus Apatosaurus is a well-known dinosaur group belonging to the family Diplodocidae.
- Apatosaurus species were quadrupedal herbivores with long, slender necks and tails.
- The largest Apatosaurus species could reach lengths of up to 85 feet and weights of around 30 tons.
- Apatosaurus had a distinctive appearance with its whip-like tail and columnar legs.
- The teeth of Apatosaurus were shaped like chisels, ideal for stripping leaves and twigs from trees.
- The genus Apatosaurus is divided into two main species: Apatosaurus ajax and Apatosaurus louisae.
- Apatosaurus fossils have been found throughout North America, primarily in the Morrison Formation.
- The iconic dinosaur figure in the British Museum of Natural History is a cast of the holotype specimen of Apatosaurus ajax.
- Studies of Apatosaurus bone microstructure suggest that they may have grown rapidly during their early years.
- The genus Apatosaurus plays a significant role in understanding the evolution and diversity of sauropod dinosaurs.
FAQs About the word genus apatosaurus
large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck and tail; late Jurassic
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Apatosaurus is a well-known dinosaur group belonging to the family Diplodocidae.
Apatosaurus species were quadrupedal herbivores with long, slender necks and tails.
The largest Apatosaurus species could reach lengths of up to 85 feet and weights of around 30 tons.
Apatosaurus had a distinctive appearance with its whip-like tail and columnar legs.
