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Mongolosaurus

Restoration of Brachiosaurus, a giant long-necked sauropod
Photo: Gunnar Bivens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Pronunciation
mon-GO-luh-SAWR-us
Name means
Mongolian Lizard
Diet
Herbivore
Posture
Quadrupedal
Period
Early Cretaceous

Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda

The validity of Mongolosaurus as a genus is still in question as it is known only from fragmentary remains (teeth)found in Mongolia. It is related to, and may have resembled the titanosaurs.

Mounted Diplodocus skeleton, an extremely long Jurassic sauropod
Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mongolosaurus mean?

The name Mongolosaurus means “Mongolian Lizard”. It is pronounced mon-GO-luh-SAWR-us.

When did Mongolosaurus live?

Mongolosaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous.

Was Mongolosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?

Mongolosaurus was a herbivore.

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