Dryosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Dryosauridae
Dryosaurus had a toothless beak and teeth shaped like oak leaves, made for grinding leaves. It also had five fingers on each hand for gripping its food. Specimens have been found in America, Europe and parts of Africa.
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Reference background: Natural History Museum, London — Dinosaurs; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs; American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs & Fossils. Figures are typical published ranges; taxonomy follows the source era and modern consensus is noted where it differs. See our sources & fact-check policy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dryosaurus mean?
The name Dryosaurus means “Oak Lizard”. It is pronounced DRY-o-SAWR-us.
When did Dryosaurus live?
Dryosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic.
Was Dryosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Dryosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Dryosaurus?
Dryosaurus was about 12 feet (3.7 meters) long, around 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall, weighing up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg).
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