Edmontosaurus vs Maiasaura
A detailed side-by-side comparison of Edmontosaurus and Maiasaura, covering size, diet, classification, geologic period, and discovery history.
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| Eigenschaft | Edmontosaurus | Maiasaura |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Edmontosaurus regalis | Maiasaura peeblesorum |
| Klassifikation | Hadrosauridae | Hadrosauridae |
| Zeitraum | Cretaceous Late | Cretaceous Late |
| Ernährung | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Länge | 12.0 m | 9.0 m |
| Height | 3.4 m | 2.3 m |
| Gewicht | 4.0 t | 4.0 t |
| Entdeckungsjahr | 1917 | 1979 |
| Fundort | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Two Medicine Formation, Montana, USA |
| Benannt von | Lawrence Lambe | Jack Horner & Robert Makela |
Size Comparison
about as long as 2 cars end-to-end
roughly the length of a large SUV
Weight Comparison
comparable to 4.0 small cars
comparable to 4.0 small cars
Timeline Comparison
Edmontosaurus and Maiasaura both lived during the Cretaceous Late period and may have shared the same habitats.
Diet Comparison
Edmontosaurus
HerbivoreEdmontosaurus was a plant-eater, feeding on vegetation like ferns, conifers, and cycads.
Maiasaura
HerbivoreMaiasaura was a plant-eater, feeding on vegetation like ferns, conifers, and cycads.
Classification Comparison
Edmontosaurus
Maiasaura
Both dinosaurs share a common ancestor within the Hadrosauridae clade.
Did You Know?
Both Edmontosaurus and Maiasaura were herbivores.
Both dinosaurs lived during the Cretaceous Late period and may have coexisted.
Edmontosaurus was discovered 62 years earlier, in 1917.
Both belong to the Hadrosauridae clade, making them relatively close relatives.
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