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Aublysodon

Life restoration of Stegosaurus showing plates and tail spikes
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Pronunciation
oh-BLEEZ-uh-don
Name means
Backward Tooth
Diet
Carnivore
Posture
Bipedal
Period
Late Cretaceous
Length
15 feet (4.5 meters)

Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Theropoda · Infraorder: Tetanurae · Family: Tyrannosauridae (family not firmly confirmed)

Named in the nineteenth century from fragmentary remains, Aublysodonhas had many unidentified fossils assigned to it. It may have been a tyrannosaurid.

Close view of a tyrannosaur skull showing serrated teeth
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Frequently asked questions

What does Aublysodon mean?

The name Aublysodon means “Backward Tooth”. It is pronounced oh-BLEEZ-uh-don.

When did Aublysodon live?

Aublysodon lived during the Late Cretaceous.

Was Aublysodon a carnivore or a herbivore?

Aublysodon was a carnivore.

How big was Aublysodon?

Aublysodon was about 15 feet (4.5 meters) long.

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