Nemegtosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Diplodocidae
Found in Mongolia, Nemegtosaurus is related to Diplodocus. It was a long-necked beast and probably cropped the tops of tall trees.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Nemegtosaurus mean?
The name Nemegtosaurus means “Nemegt Lizard”. It is pronounced NEH-meg-tuh-SAWR-us.
When did Nemegtosaurus live?
Nemegtosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Nemegtosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Nemegtosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Nemegtosaurus?
Nemegtosaurus was about 70 feet (21.3 meters) long, around 23 feet (7 meters) tall.
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