Dystylosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda
This large sauropod is known from a unique spinal bone more than 3 feet (1 meter) tall. It may have resembledBrachiosaurus.
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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 Dystylosaurus mean?
The name Dystylosaurus means “Two Column Lizard”. It is pronounced dih-STYE-luh-SAWR-us.
When did Dystylosaurus live?
Dystylosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic.
Was Dystylosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Dystylosaurus was a herbivore.
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